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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.70, 1,279.05 and 715.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.70, 1,279.05 and 715.90 is: 1,073.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.70 : 1,279.05 = 715.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.70/1,279.05 = 715.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.70x = 1,279.05 × 715.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.70x = 915,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,671.90/852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.85

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