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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.84, 1,276.87 and 577.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.84, 1,276.87 and 577.95 is: 866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.84 : 1,276.87 = 577.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.84/1,276.87 = 577.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.84x = 1,276.87 × 577.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.84x = 737,967.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,967.02/851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.32

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