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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.64, 1,275.98 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.64, 1,275.98 and 412.29 is: 617.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.64 : 1,275.98 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.64/1,275.98 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.64x = 1,275.98 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.64x = 526,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,073.79/851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.72

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