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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.66, 1,276.29 and 677.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.66, 1,276.29 and 677.56 is: 1,015.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.66 : 1,276.29 = 677.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.66/1,276.29 = 677.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.66x = 1,276.29 × 677.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.66x = 864,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,756.67/851.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.38

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