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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.21, 1,277.07 and 486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.21, 1,277.07 and 486.22 is: 728.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.21 : 1,277.07 = 486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.21/1,277.07 = 486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.21x = 1,277.07 × 486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.21x = 620,936.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,936.98/852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.62

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