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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.39, 1,277.24 and 543.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.39, 1,277.24 and 543.38 is: 814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.39 : 1,277.24 = 543.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.39/1,277.24 = 543.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.39x = 1,277.24 × 543.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.39x = 694,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,017.57/852.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.20

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