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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.16, 1,277.38 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.16, 1,277.38 and 544.36 is: 815.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.16 : 1,277.38 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.16/1,277.38 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.16x = 1,277.38 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.16x = 695,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,354.58/852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.99

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