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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.15, 1,277.55 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.15, 1,277.55 and 467.40 is: 700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.15 : 1,277.55 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.15/1,277.55 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.15x = 1,277.55 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.15x = 597,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,126.87/852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.73

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