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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.60, 1,275.99 and 715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.60, 1,275.99 and 715.80 is: 1,071.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.60 : 1,275.99 = 715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.60/1,275.99 = 715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.60x = 1,275.99 × 715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.60x = 913,353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,353.64/852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.26

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