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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.80, 1,277.16 and 658.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.80, 1,277.16 and 658.48 is: 987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.80 : 1,277.16 = 658.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.80/1,277.16 = 658.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.80x = 1,277.16 × 658.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.80x = 840,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,984.32/851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.30

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