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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.21, 1,277.73 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.21, 1,277.73 and 419.04 is: 628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.21 : 1,277.73 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.21/1,277.73 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.21x = 1,277.73 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.21x = 535,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,419.98/852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.27

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