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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.33, 1,176.17 and 631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.33, 1,176.17 and 631.20 is: 871.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.33 : 1,176.17 = 631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.33/1,176.17 = 631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.33x = 1,176.17 × 631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.33x = 742,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,395.35/852.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.02

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