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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.32, 1,279.20 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.32, 1,279.20 and 467.84 is: 702.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.32 : 1,279.20 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.32/1,279.20 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.32x = 1,279.20 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.32x = 598,460.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,460.93/852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.16

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