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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.85, 1,176.66 and 655.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.85, 1,176.66 and 655.02 is: 904.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.85 : 1,176.66 = 655.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.85/1,176.66 = 655.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.85x = 1,176.66 × 655.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.85x = 770,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,735.83/851.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.78

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