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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.84, 1,178.10 and 658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.84, 1,178.10 and 658.80 is: 910.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.84 : 1,178.10 = 658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.84/1,178.10 = 658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.84x = 1,178.10 × 658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.84x = 776,132.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,132.28/852.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.06

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