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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.56, 1,275.78 and 543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.56, 1,275.78 and 543.46 is: 814.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.56 : 1,275.78 = 543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.56/1,275.78 = 543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.56x = 1,275.78 × 543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.56x = 693,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,335.40/851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.19

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