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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.25, 1,275.60 and 645.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.25, 1,275.60 and 645.43 is: 966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.25 : 1,275.60 = 645.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.25/1,275.60 = 645.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.25x = 1,275.60 × 645.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.25x = 823,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,310.51/852.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.04

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