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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.61, 1,276.83 and 412.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.61, 1,276.83 and 412.62 is: 618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.61 : 1,276.83 = 412.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.61/1,276.83 = 412.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.61x = 1,276.83 × 412.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.61x = 526,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,845.59/851.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.65

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