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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.72, 1,276.62 and 419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.72, 1,276.62 and 419.18 is: 628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.72 : 1,276.62 = 419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.72/1,276.62 = 419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.72x = 1,276.62 × 419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.72x = 535,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,133.57/851.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.30

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