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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.65, 1,278.11 and 632.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.65, 1,278.11 and 632.78 is: 949.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.65 : 1,278.11 = 632.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.65/1,278.11 = 632.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.65x = 1,278.11 × 632.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.65x = 808,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,752.89/851.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.63

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