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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.15, 1,176.08 and 631.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.15, 1,176.08 and 631.73 is: 871.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.15 : 1,176.08 = 631.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.15/1,176.08 = 631.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.15x = 1,176.08 × 631.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.15x = 742,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,959.96/852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.87

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