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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852, 1,174.68 and 677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852, 1,174.68 and 677.04 is: 933.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852 : 1,174.68 = 677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852/1,174.68 = 677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852x = 1,174.68 × 677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852x = 795,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,305.35/852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.46

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