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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.55, 1,175.31 and 497.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.55, 1,175.31 and 497.55 is: 686.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.55 : 1,175.31 = 497.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.55/1,175.31 = 497.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.55x = 1,175.31 × 497.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.55x = 584,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,775.49/851.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.72

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