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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.88, 1,176.75 and 667.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.88, 1,176.75 and 667.70 is: 922.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.88 : 1,176.75 = 667.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.88/1,176.75 = 667.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.88x = 1,176.75 × 667.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.88x = 785,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,715.98/851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.33

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