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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.25, 1,175.24 and 802.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.25, 1,175.24 and 802.65 is: 1,106.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.25 : 1,175.24 = 802.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.25/1,175.24 = 802.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.25x = 1,175.24 × 802.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.25x = 943,305.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,305.45/852.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.84

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