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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.96, 1,175.28 and 687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.96, 1,175.28 and 687.36 is: 947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.96 : 1,175.28 = 687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.96/1,175.28 = 687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.96x = 1,175.28 × 687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.96x = 807,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,840.46/852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.10

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