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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.81, 1,275.84 and 632.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.81, 1,275.84 and 632.78 is: 947.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.81 : 1,275.84 = 632.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.81/1,275.84 = 632.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.81x = 1,275.84 × 632.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.81x = 807,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,322.46/851.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.77

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