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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.86, 1,276.79 and 648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.86, 1,276.79 and 648.24 is: 970.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.86 : 1,276.79 = 648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.86/1,276.79 = 648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.86x = 1,276.79 × 648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.86x = 827,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,663.11/852.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.46

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