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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.62, 1,275.99 and 526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.62, 1,275.99 and 526.33 is: 788.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.62 : 1,275.99 = 526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.62/1,275.99 = 526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.62x = 1,275.99 × 526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.62x = 671,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,591.82/851.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.61

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