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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.60, 1,174.86 and 697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.60, 1,174.86 and 697.08 is: 960.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.60 : 1,174.86 = 697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.60/1,174.86 = 697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.60x = 1,174.86 × 697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.60x = 818,971.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,971.41/852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.56

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