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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.76, 1,276.55 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.76, 1,276.55 and 461.93 is: 692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.76 : 1,276.55 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.76/1,276.55 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.76x = 1,276.55 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.76x = 589,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,668.05/851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.29

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