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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.10, 1,276.80 and 633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.10, 1,276.80 and 633.40 is: 949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.10 : 1,276.80 = 633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.10/1,276.80 = 633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.10x = 1,276.80 × 633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.10x = 808,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,725.12/852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.10

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