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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.88, 1,277.54 and 412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.88, 1,277.54 and 412.96 is: 619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.88 : 1,277.54 = 412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.88/1,277.54 = 412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.88x = 1,277.54 × 412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.88x = 527,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,572.92/851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.30

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