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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.33, 1,278.51 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.33, 1,278.51 and 419.52 is: 629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.33 : 1,278.51 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.33/1,278.51 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.33x = 1,278.51 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.33x = 536,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,360.52/852.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.29

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