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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.20, 1,178.28 and 778.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.20, 1,178.28 and 778.38 is: 1,076.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.20 : 1,178.28 = 778.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.20/1,178.28 = 778.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.20x = 1,178.28 × 778.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.20x = 917,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,149.59/852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.21

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