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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.60, 1,272.22 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.60, 1,272.22 and 540.96 is: 808.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.60 : 1,272.22 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.60/1,272.22 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.60x = 1,272.22 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.60x = 688,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,220.13/851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.15

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