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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.19, 1,279.19 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.19, 1,279.19 and 420.26 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.19 : 1,279.19 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.19/1,279.19 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.19x = 1,279.19 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.19x = 537,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,587.04/852.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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