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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,277.10 and 543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,277.10 and 543.60 is: 814.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,277.10 = 543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,277.10 = 543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,277.10 × 543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 694,231.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,231.56/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.54

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