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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.60, 1,275.32 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.60, 1,275.32 and 590.92 is: 884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.60 : 1,275.32 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.60/1,275.32 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.60x = 1,275.32 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.60x = 753,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,612.09/851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.94

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