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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.16, 1,176.65 and 568.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.16, 1,176.65 and 568.86 is: 785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.16 : 1,176.65 = 568.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.16/1,176.65 = 568.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.16x = 1,176.65 × 568.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.16x = 669,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,349.12/852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.47

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