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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.96, 1,176.18 and 683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.96, 1,176.18 and 683.48 is: 943.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.96 : 1,176.18 = 683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.96/1,176.18 = 683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.96x = 1,176.18 × 683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.96x = 803,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,895.51/851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.58

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