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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.73, 1,275.98 and 561.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.73, 1,275.98 and 561.75 is: 841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.73 : 1,275.98 = 561.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.73/1,275.98 = 561.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.73x = 1,275.98 × 561.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.73x = 716,778.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,778.96/851.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.56

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