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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.56, 1,277.84 and 646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.56, 1,277.84 and 646.44 is: 968.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.56 : 1,277.84 = 646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.56/1,277.84 = 646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.56x = 1,277.84 × 646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.56x = 826,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,046.89/852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.90

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