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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.68, 1,175.32 and 497.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.68, 1,175.32 and 497.85 is: 687.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.68 : 1,175.32 = 497.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.68/1,175.32 = 497.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.68x = 1,175.32 × 497.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.68x = 585,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,133.06/851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.03

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