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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.39, 1,271.50 and 770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.39, 1,271.50 and 770.31 is: 1,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.39 : 1,271.50 = 770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.39/1,271.50 = 770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.39x = 1,271.50 × 770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.39x = 979,447.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,447.24/852.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.06

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