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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.27, 1,279.30 and 755.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.27, 1,279.30 and 755.39 is: 1,133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.27 : 1,279.30 = 755.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.27/1,279.30 = 755.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.27x = 1,279.30 × 755.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.27x = 966,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,370.43/852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.88

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