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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.82, 1,174.39 and 616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.82, 1,174.39 and 616.11 is: 849.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.82 : 1,174.39 = 616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.82/1,174.39 = 616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.82x = 1,174.39 × 616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.82x = 723,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,553.42/851.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.42

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