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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.90, 1,277.10 and 592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.90, 1,277.10 and 592.38 is: 888.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.90 : 1,277.10 = 592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.90/1,277.10 = 592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.90x = 1,277.10 × 592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.90x = 756,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,528.50/851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.05

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