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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.79, 1,175.84 and 665.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.79, 1,175.84 and 665.79 is: 919.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.79 : 1,175.84 = 665.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.79/1,175.84 = 665.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.79x = 1,175.84 × 665.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.79x = 782,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,859.18/851.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.08

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