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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.12, 1,277.10 and 487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.12, 1,277.10 and 487.11 is: 730.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.12 : 1,277.10 = 487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.12/1,277.10 = 487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.12x = 1,277.10 × 487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.12x = 622,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,088.18/852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.05

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