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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.86, 1,275.13 and 656.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.86, 1,275.13 and 656.35 is: 982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.86 : 1,275.13 = 656.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.86/1,275.13 = 656.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.86x = 1,275.13 × 656.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.86x = 836,931.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,931.58/851.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.48

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