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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.10, 1,278.95 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.10, 1,278.95 and 441.52 is: 662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.10 : 1,278.95 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.10/1,278.95 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.10x = 1,278.95 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.10x = 564,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,682.00/852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.69

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