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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.56, 1,176.48 and 619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.56, 1,176.48 and 619.76 is: 855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.56 : 1,176.48 = 619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.56/1,176.48 = 619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.56x = 1,176.48 × 619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.56x = 729,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,135.24/852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.23

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