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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.85, 1,277.25 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.85, 1,277.25 and 435.12 is: 652.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.85 : 1,277.25 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.85/1,277.25 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.85x = 1,277.25 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.85x = 555,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,757.02/851.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.41

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