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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.89, 1,277.40 and 754.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.89, 1,277.40 and 754.37 is: 1,129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.89 : 1,277.40 = 754.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.89/1,277.40 = 754.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.89x = 1,277.40 × 754.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.89x = 963,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,632.24/852.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.84

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