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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.85, 1,174.08 and 631.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.85, 1,174.08 and 631.35 is: 870.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.85 : 1,174.08 = 631.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.85/1,174.08 = 631.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.85x = 1,174.08 × 631.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.85x = 741,255.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,255.41/851.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.17

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