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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,270.94 and 784.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,270.94 and 784.98 is: 1,170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,270.94 = 784.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,270.94 = 784.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,270.94 × 784.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 997,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,658.56/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.55

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