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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.10, 1,277.94 and 578.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.10, 1,277.94 and 578.12 is: 867.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.10 : 1,277.94 = 578.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.10/1,277.94 = 578.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.10x = 1,277.94 × 578.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.10x = 738,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,802.67/852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.04

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