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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.59, 1,178.19 and 726.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.59, 1,178.19 and 726.54 is: 1,004.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.59 : 1,178.19 = 726.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.59/1,178.19 = 726.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.59x = 1,178.19 × 726.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.59x = 856,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,002.16/852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.00

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