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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.20, 1,175.73 and 631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.20, 1,175.73 and 631.52 is: 871.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.20 : 1,175.73 = 631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.20/1,175.73 = 631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.20x = 1,175.73 × 631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.20x = 742,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,497.01/852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.27

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