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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.64, 1,279.28 and 609.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.64, 1,279.28 and 609.72 is: 915.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.64 : 1,279.28 = 609.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.64/1,279.28 = 609.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.64x = 1,279.28 × 609.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.64x = 780,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,002.60/851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.88

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