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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.32, 1,278.75 and 419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.32, 1,278.75 and 419.18 is: 628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.32 : 1,278.75 = 419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.32/1,278.75 = 419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.32x = 1,278.75 × 419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.32x = 536,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,021.60/852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.90

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