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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.02, 1,288.13 and 752.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.02, 1,288.13 and 752.58 is: 1,135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.02 : 1,288.13 = 752.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.02/1,288.13 = 752.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.02x = 1,288.13 × 752.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.02x = 969,420.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,420.88/854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.13

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