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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.05, 1,176.15 and 656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.05, 1,176.15 and 656.13 is: 905.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.05 : 1,176.15 = 656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.05/1,176.15 = 656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.05x = 1,176.15 × 656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.05x = 771,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,707.30/852.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.71

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