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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.21, 1,176.99 and 840.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.21, 1,176.99 and 840.67 is: 1,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.21 : 1,176.99 = 840.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.21/1,176.99 = 840.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.21x = 1,176.99 × 840.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.21x = 989,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,458.34/852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.05

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