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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.29, 1,279.95 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.29, 1,279.95 and 717.12 is: 1,076.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.29 : 1,279.95 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.29/1,279.95 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.29x = 1,279.95 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.29x = 917,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,877.74/852.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.96

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