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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.03, 1,175.03 and 704.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.03, 1,175.03 and 704.41 is: 971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.03 : 1,175.03 = 704.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.03/1,175.03 = 704.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.03x = 1,175.03 × 704.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.03x = 827,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,702.88/852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.45

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