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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,176.39 and 678.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,176.39 and 678.42 is: 936.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,176.39 = 678.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,176.39 = 678.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,176.39 × 678.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 798,086.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,086.50/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.39

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