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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.36, 1,279.07 and 462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.36, 1,279.07 and 462.62 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.36 : 1,279.07 = 462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.36/1,279.07 = 462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.36x = 1,279.07 × 462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.36x = 591,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,723.36/852.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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