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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.93, 1,277.91 and 561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.93, 1,277.91 and 561.28 is: 841.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.93 : 1,277.91 = 561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.93/1,277.91 = 561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.93x = 1,277.91 × 561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.93x = 717,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,264.53/851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.92

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