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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.72, 1,177.20 and 665.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.72, 1,177.20 and 665.79 is: 919.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.72 : 1,177.20 = 665.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.72/1,177.20 = 665.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.72x = 1,177.20 × 665.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.72x = 783,767.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,767.99/852.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.14

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