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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.65, 1,275.03 and 577.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.65, 1,275.03 and 577.25 is: 864.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.65 : 1,275.03 = 577.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.65/1,275.03 = 577.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.65x = 1,275.03 × 577.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.65x = 736,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,009.47/851.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.22

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