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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.60, 1,176.34 and 631.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.60, 1,176.34 and 631.69 is: 872.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.60 : 1,176.34 = 631.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.60/1,176.34 = 631.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.60x = 1,176.34 × 631.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.60x = 743,073.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,073.17/851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.56

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