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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.18, 1,277.76 and 462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.18, 1,277.76 and 462.66 is: 693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.18 : 1,277.76 = 462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.18/1,277.76 = 462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.18x = 1,277.76 × 462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.18x = 591,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,168.44/852.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.71

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