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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.04, 1,176.18 and 666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.04, 1,176.18 and 666.04 is: 919.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.04 : 1,176.18 = 666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.04/1,176.18 = 666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.04x = 1,176.18 × 666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.04x = 783,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,382.93/852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.42

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