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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.18, 1,278.24 and 591.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.18, 1,278.24 and 591.41 is: 887.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.18 : 1,278.24 = 591.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.18/1,278.24 = 591.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.18x = 1,278.24 × 591.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.18x = 755,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,963.92/852.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.09

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