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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.78, 1,175.44 and 735.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.78, 1,175.44 and 735.32 is: 1,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.78 : 1,175.44 = 735.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.78/1,175.44 = 735.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.78x = 1,175.44 × 735.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.78x = 864,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,324.54/853.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.35

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