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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.08, 1,176.16 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.08, 1,176.16 and 590.44 is: 815.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.08 : 1,176.16 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.08/1,176.16 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.08x = 1,176.16 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.08x = 694,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,451.91/852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.01

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