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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.88, 1,462.20 and 852.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.88, 1,462.20 and 852.76 is: 1,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.88 : 1,462.20 = 852.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.88/1,462.20 = 852.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.88x = 1,462.20 × 852.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.88x = 1,246,905.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,905.67/975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.72

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