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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.71, 1,177.89 and 753.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.71, 1,177.89 and 753.29 is: 1,040.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.71 : 1,177.89 = 753.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.71/1,177.89 = 753.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.71x = 1,177.89 × 753.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.71x = 887,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,286.87/852.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.56

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