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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.96, 1,175.81 and 473.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.96, 1,175.81 and 473.89 is: 654.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.96 : 1,175.81 = 473.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.96/1,175.81 = 473.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.96x = 1,175.81 × 473.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.96x = 557,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,201.50/851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.02

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