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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.06, 1,175.64 and 653.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.06, 1,175.64 and 653.13 is: 901.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.06 : 1,175.64 = 653.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.06/1,175.64 = 653.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.06x = 1,175.64 × 653.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.06x = 767,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,845.75/852.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.16

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