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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.48, 1,278.72 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.48, 1,278.72 and 744.48 is: 1,116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.48 : 1,278.72 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.48/1,278.72 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.48x = 1,278.72 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.48x = 951,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,981.47/852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.72

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