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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.80, 1,276.76 and 714.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.80, 1,276.76 and 714.29 is: 1,069.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.80 : 1,276.76 = 714.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.80/1,276.76 = 714.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.80x = 1,276.76 × 714.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.80x = 911,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,972.30/852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.39

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