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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.32, 1,277.40 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.32, 1,277.40 and 544.08 is: 815.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.32 : 1,277.40 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.32/1,277.40 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.32x = 1,277.40 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.32x = 695,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,007.79/852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.43

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