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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.49, 1,176.99 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.49, 1,176.99 and 616.84 is: 851.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.49 : 1,176.99 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.49/1,176.99 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.49x = 1,176.99 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.49x = 726,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,014.51/852.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.64

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