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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.94, 1,275.66 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.94, 1,275.66 and 522.18 is: 781.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.94 : 1,275.66 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.94/1,275.66 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.94x = 1,275.66 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.94x = 666,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,124.14/851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.89

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