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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.82, 1,277.72 and 577.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.82, 1,277.72 and 577.23 is: 865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.82 : 1,277.72 = 577.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.82/1,277.72 = 577.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.82x = 1,277.72 × 577.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.82x = 737,538.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,538.32/851.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.84

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