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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,168.64 and 769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,168.64 and 769.08 is: 1,054.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,168.64 = 769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,168.64 = 769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,168.64 × 769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 898,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,773.81/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.53

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