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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.32, 1,174.98 and 703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.32, 1,174.98 and 703.06 is: 969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.32 : 1,174.98 = 703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.32/1,174.98 = 703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.32x = 1,174.98 × 703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.32x = 826,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,081.44/852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.22

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