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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.04, 1,276.86 and 487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.04, 1,276.86 and 487 is: 729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.04 : 1,276.86 = 487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.04/1,276.86 = 487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.04x = 1,276.86 × 487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.04x = 621,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,830.82/852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.81

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