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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.68, 1,276.80 and 715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.68, 1,276.80 and 715.04 is: 1,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.68 : 1,276.80 = 715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.68/1,276.80 = 715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.68x = 1,276.80 × 715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.68x = 912,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,963.07/852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.70

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