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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.57, 1,175.72 and 686.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.57, 1,175.72 and 686.25 is: 946.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.57 : 1,175.72 = 686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.57/1,175.72 = 686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.57x = 1,175.72 × 686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.57x = 806,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,834.42/852.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.36

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