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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.98, 1,280.10 and 543.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.98, 1,280.10 and 543.97 is: 817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.98 : 1,280.10 = 543.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.98/1,280.10 = 543.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.98x = 1,280.10 × 543.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.98x = 696,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,336.00/851.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.31

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