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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,175.43 and 686.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,175.43 and 686.46 is: 946.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,175.43 = 686.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,175.43 = 686.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,175.43 × 686.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 806,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,885.68/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.72

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