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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.80, 1,276.63 and 461.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.80, 1,276.63 and 461.80 is: 692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.80 : 1,276.63 = 461.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.80/1,276.63 = 461.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.80x = 1,276.63 × 461.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.80x = 589,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,547.73/851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.12

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