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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.70, 1,175.04 and 631.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.70, 1,175.04 and 631.02 is: 870.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.70 : 1,175.04 = 631.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.70/1,175.04 = 631.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.70x = 1,175.04 × 631.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.70x = 741,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,473.74/851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.58

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