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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,278.20 and 752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,278.20 and 752.46 is: 1,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,278.20 = 752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,278.20 = 752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,278.20 × 752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 961,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,790.61/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.25

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