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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.26, 1,174.92 and 642.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.26, 1,174.92 and 642.48 is: 885.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.26 : 1,174.92 = 642.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.26/1,174.92 = 642.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.26x = 1,174.92 × 642.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.26x = 754,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,862.60/852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.72

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