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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.94, 1,176.24 and 655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.94, 1,176.24 and 655.14 is: 904.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.94 : 1,176.24 = 655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.94/1,176.24 = 655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.94x = 1,176.24 × 655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.94x = 770,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,601.87/851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.53

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