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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.56, 1,275.84 and 656.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.56, 1,275.84 and 656.92 is: 984.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.56 : 1,275.84 = 656.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.56/1,275.84 = 656.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.56x = 1,275.84 × 656.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.56x = 838,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,124.81/851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.22

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