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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.25, 1,176.42 and 734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.25, 1,176.42 and 734.70 is: 1,014.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.25 : 1,176.42 = 734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.25/1,176.42 = 734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.25x = 1,176.42 × 734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.25x = 864,313.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,313.01/852.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.16

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