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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.01, 1,175.73 and 687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.01, 1,175.73 and 687.40 is: 948.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.01 : 1,175.73 = 687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.01/1,175.73 = 687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.01x = 1,175.73 × 687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.01x = 808,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,196.80/852.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.58

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