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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.54, 1,277.76 and 413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.54, 1,277.76 and 413.18 is: 619.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.54 : 1,277.76 = 413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.54/1,277.76 = 413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.54x = 1,277.76 × 413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.54x = 527,944.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,944.88/851.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.99

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