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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.56, 1,175.28 and 603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.56, 1,175.28 and 603.11 is: 831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.56 : 1,175.28 = 603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.56/1,175.28 = 603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.56x = 1,175.28 × 603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.56x = 708,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,823.12/852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.41

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