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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.18, 1,276.05 and 714.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.18, 1,276.05 and 714.54 is: 1,069.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.18 : 1,276.05 = 714.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.18/1,276.05 = 714.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.18x = 1,276.05 × 714.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.18x = 911,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,788.77/852.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.95

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