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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.50, 1,175.37 and 631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.50, 1,175.37 and 631.08 is: 870.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.50 : 1,175.37 = 631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.50/1,175.37 = 631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.50x = 1,175.37 × 631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.50x = 741,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,752.50/852.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.09

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