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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.04, 1,176.96 and 764.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.04, 1,176.96 and 764.56 is: 1,056.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.04 : 1,176.96 = 764.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.04/1,176.96 = 764.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.04x = 1,176.96 × 764.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.04x = 899,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,856.54/852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.12

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