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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.78, 1,175.45 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.78, 1,175.45 and 603.18 is: 832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.78 : 1,175.45 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.78/1,175.45 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.78x = 1,175.45 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.78x = 709,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,004.92/851.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.38

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