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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.92, 1,277.19 and 406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.92, 1,277.19 and 406.96 is: 610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.92 : 1,277.19 = 406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.92/1,277.19 = 406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.92x = 1,277.19 × 406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.92x = 519,765.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,765.24/851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.11

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