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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.15, 1,277.41 and 543.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.15, 1,277.41 and 543.13 is: 814.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.15 : 1,277.41 = 543.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.15/1,277.41 = 543.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.15x = 1,277.41 × 543.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.15x = 693,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,798.34/852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.18

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