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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.35, 1,276.43 and 543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.35, 1,276.43 and 543.74 is: 814.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.35 : 1,276.43 = 543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.35/1,276.43 = 543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.35x = 1,276.43 × 543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.35x = 694,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,036.95/852.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.27

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