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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.92, 1,176.12 and 686.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.92, 1,176.12 and 686.96 is: 947.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.92 : 1,176.12 = 686.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.92/1,176.12 = 686.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.92x = 1,176.12 × 686.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.92x = 807,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,947.40/852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.27

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