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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.67, 1,275.08 and 577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.67, 1,275.08 and 577.35 is: 864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.67 : 1,275.08 = 577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.67/1,275.08 = 577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.67x = 1,275.08 × 577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.67x = 736,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,164.55/851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.38

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