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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.19, 1,276.65 and 562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.19, 1,276.65 and 562.75 is: 843.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.19 : 1,276.65 = 562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.19/1,276.65 = 562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.19x = 1,276.65 × 562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.19x = 718,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,434.79/852.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.05

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