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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,175.40 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,175.40 and 603.72 is: 832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,175.40 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,175.40 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,175.40 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 709,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,612.49/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.59

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