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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.20, 1,277.52 and 413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.20, 1,277.52 and 413.36 is: 619.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.20 : 1,277.52 = 413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.20/1,277.52 = 413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.20x = 1,277.52 × 413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.20x = 528,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,075.67/852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.66

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