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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.96, 1,278.60 and 761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.96, 1,278.60 and 761.28 is: 1,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.96 : 1,278.60 = 761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.96/1,278.60 = 761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.96x = 1,278.60 × 761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.96x = 973,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,372.61/852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.17

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