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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.80, 1,275.21 and 633.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.80, 1,275.21 and 633.39 is: 948.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.80 : 1,275.21 = 633.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.80/1,275.21 = 633.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.80x = 1,275.21 × 633.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.80x = 807,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,705.26/851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.24

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