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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.24, 1,277.40 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.24, 1,277.40 and 418.80 is: 627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.24 : 1,277.40 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.24/1,277.40 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.24x = 1,277.40 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.24x = 534,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,975.12/852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.73

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