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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,178.15 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,178.15 and 592.11 is: 817.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,178.15 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,178.15 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,178.15 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 697,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,591.44/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.88

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