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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.67, 1,176.77 and 615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.67, 1,176.77 and 615.15 is: 849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.67 : 1,176.77 = 615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.67/1,176.77 = 615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.67x = 1,176.77 × 615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.67x = 723,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,890.07/851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.97

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