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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.27, 1,274.40 and 608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.27, 1,274.40 and 608.04 is: 909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.27 : 1,274.40 = 608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.27/1,274.40 = 608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.27x = 1,274.40 × 608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.27x = 774,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,886.18/852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.20

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