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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.03, 1,276.32 and 807.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.03, 1,276.32 and 807.75 is: 1,209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.03 : 1,276.32 = 807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.03/1,276.32 = 807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.03x = 1,276.32 × 807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.03x = 1,030,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,947.48/852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.99

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