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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.76, 1,277.64 and 418.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.76, 1,277.64 and 418.81 is: 628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.76 : 1,277.64 = 418.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.76/1,277.64 = 418.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.76x = 1,277.64 × 418.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.76x = 535,088.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,088.41/851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.22

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