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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.06, 1,277.02 and 462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.06, 1,277.02 and 462.06 is: 692.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.06 : 1,277.02 = 462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.06/1,277.02 = 462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.06x = 1,277.02 × 462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.06x = 590,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,059.86/852.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.51

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