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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.67, 1,175.16 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.67, 1,175.16 and 497.70 is: 686.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.67 : 1,175.16 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.67/1,175.16 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.67x = 1,175.16 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.67x = 584,877.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,877.13/851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.74

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