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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.69, 1,176.49 and 667.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.69, 1,176.49 and 667.51 is: 922.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.69 : 1,176.49 = 667.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.69/1,176.49 = 667.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.69x = 1,176.49 × 667.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.69x = 785,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,316.73/851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.07

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