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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.02, 1,278.74 and 441.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.02, 1,278.74 and 441.29 is: 662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.02 : 1,278.74 = 441.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.02/1,278.74 = 441.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.02x = 1,278.74 × 441.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.02x = 564,286.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,286.57/852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.29

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