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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.90, 1,177.10 and 617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.90, 1,177.10 and 617.60 is: 852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.90 : 1,177.10 = 617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.90/1,177.10 = 617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.90x = 1,177.10 × 617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.90x = 726,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,967.99/852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.35

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