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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,176.12 and 656.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,176.12 and 656.10 is: 904.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,176.12 = 656.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,176.12 = 656.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,176.12 × 656.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 771,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,652.33/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.71

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