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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.40, 1,278.60 and 463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.40, 1,278.60 and 463.60 is: 695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.40 : 1,278.60 = 463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.40/1,278.60 = 463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.40x = 1,278.60 × 463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.40x = 592,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,758.96/852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.40

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