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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.10, 1,277.40 and 413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.10, 1,277.40 and 413.13 is: 619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.10 : 1,277.40 = 413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.10/1,277.40 = 413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.10x = 1,277.40 × 413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.10x = 527,732.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,732.26/852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.33

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