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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.45, 1,178.33 and 784.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.45, 1,178.33 and 784.41 is: 1,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.45 : 1,178.33 = 784.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.45/1,178.33 = 784.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.45x = 1,178.33 × 784.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.45x = 924,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,289.91/852.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.27

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