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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.86, 1,175.39 and 587.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.86, 1,175.39 and 587.31 is: 809.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.86 : 1,175.39 = 587.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.86/1,175.39 = 587.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.86x = 1,175.39 × 587.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.86x = 690,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,315.36/852.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.42

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