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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.84, 1,277.85 and 529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.84, 1,277.85 and 529.46 is: 794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.84 : 1,277.85 = 529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.84/1,277.85 = 529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.84x = 1,277.85 × 529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.84x = 676,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,570.46/851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.25

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