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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,175.31 and 720.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,175.31 and 720.09 is: 992.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,175.31 = 720.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,175.31 = 720.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,175.31 × 720.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 846,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,328.98/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.26

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