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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.64, 1,277.36 and 406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.64, 1,277.36 and 406.80 is: 610.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.64 : 1,277.36 = 406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.64/1,277.36 = 406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.64x = 1,277.36 × 406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.64x = 519,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,630.05/851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.15

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