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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.37, 1,272.71 and 763.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.37, 1,272.71 and 763.95 is: 1,140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.37 : 1,272.71 = 763.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.37/1,272.71 = 763.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.37x = 1,272.71 × 763.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.37x = 972,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,286.80/852.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.69

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