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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.60, 1,271.36 and 748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.60, 1,271.36 and 748.90 is: 1,116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.60 : 1,271.36 = 748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.60/1,271.36 = 748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.60x = 1,271.36 × 748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.60x = 952,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,128.29/852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.74

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