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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.58, 1,175.30 and 616.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.58, 1,175.30 and 616.31 is: 850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.58 : 1,175.30 = 616.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.58/1,175.30 = 616.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.58x = 1,175.30 × 616.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.58x = 724,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,340.18/851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.58

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