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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.69, 1,173.93 and 674.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.69, 1,173.93 and 674.34 is: 929.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.69 : 1,173.93 = 674.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.69/1,173.93 = 674.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.69x = 1,173.93 × 674.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.69x = 791,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,627.96/851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.48

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