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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.78, 1,176.93 and 712.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.78, 1,176.93 and 712.65 is: 983.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.78 : 1,176.93 = 712.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.78/1,176.93 = 712.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.78x = 1,176.93 × 712.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.78x = 838,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,736.96/852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.53

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