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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.39, 1,278.30 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.39, 1,278.30 and 413.40 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.39 : 1,278.30 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.39/1,278.30 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.39x = 1,278.30 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.39x = 528,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,449.22/852.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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