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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.99, 1,176.33 and 652.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.99, 1,176.33 and 652.47 is: 900.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.99 : 1,176.33 = 652.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.99/1,176.33 = 652.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.99x = 1,176.33 × 652.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.99x = 767,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,518.76/851.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.85

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