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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.85, 1,278.05 and 527.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.85, 1,278.05 and 527.45 is: 791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.85 : 1,278.05 = 527.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.85/1,278.05 = 527.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.85x = 1,278.05 × 527.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.85x = 674,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,098.45/851.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.33

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