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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.28, 1,278.52 and 633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.28, 1,278.52 and 633.17 is: 949.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.28 : 1,278.52 = 633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.28/1,278.52 = 633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.28x = 1,278.52 × 633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.28x = 809,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,522.12/852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.83

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