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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.21, 1,178.14 and 844.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.21, 1,178.14 and 844.41 is: 1,167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.21 : 1,178.14 = 844.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.21/1,178.14 = 844.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.21x = 1,178.14 × 844.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.21x = 994,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,830.67/852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.36

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