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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.68, 1,379.05 and 852.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.68, 1,379.05 and 852.04 is: 1,284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.68 : 1,379.05 = 852.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.68/1,379.05 = 852.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.68x = 1,379.05 × 852.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.68x = 1,175,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,005.76/914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.61

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