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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.84, 1,278.09 and 688.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.84, 1,278.09 and 688.83 is: 1,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.84 : 1,278.09 = 688.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.84/1,278.09 = 688.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.84x = 1,278.09 × 688.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.84x = 880,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,386.73/851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.52

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