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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.97, 1,181.09 and 752.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.97, 1,181.09 and 752.87 is: 1,036.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.97 : 1,181.09 = 752.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.97/1,181.09 = 752.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.97x = 1,181.09 × 752.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.97x = 889,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,212.06/857.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.41

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