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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.84, 1,277.52 and 781.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.84, 1,277.52 and 781.97 is: 1,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.84 : 1,277.52 = 781.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.84/1,277.52 = 781.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.84x = 1,277.52 × 781.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.84x = 998,975.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,975.93/852.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.35

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