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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.58, 1,175.19 and 497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.58, 1,175.19 and 497.58 is: 686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.58 : 1,175.19 = 497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.58/1,175.19 = 497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.58x = 1,175.19 × 497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.58x = 584,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,751.04/851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.67

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