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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.90, 1,176.57 and 656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.90, 1,176.57 and 656.34 is: 905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.90 : 1,176.57 = 656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.90/1,176.57 = 656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.90x = 1,176.57 × 656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.90x = 772,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,229.95/852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.42

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