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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,178.01 and 658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,178.01 and 658.80 is: 909.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,178.01 = 658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,178.01 = 658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,178.01 × 658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 776,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,072.99/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.89

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