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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.78, 1,174.05 and 734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.78, 1,174.05 and 734.32 is: 1,010.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.78 : 1,174.05 = 734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.78/1,174.05 = 734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.78x = 1,174.05 × 734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.78x = 862,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,128.40/852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.96

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