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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.59, 1,176.38 and 657.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.59, 1,176.38 and 657.55 is: 908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.59 : 1,176.38 = 657.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.59/1,176.38 = 657.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.59x = 1,176.38 × 657.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.59x = 773,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,528.67/851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.33

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