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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.26, 1,278.64 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.26, 1,278.64 and 275.12 is: 412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.26 : 1,278.64 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.26/1,278.64 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.26x = 1,278.64 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.26x = 351,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,779.44/852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.76

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