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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.82, 1,278.45 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.82, 1,278.45 and 467.34 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.82 : 1,278.45 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.82/1,278.45 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.82x = 1,278.45 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.82x = 597,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,470.82/851.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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