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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.42, 1,279.02 and 413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.42, 1,279.02 and 413.43 is: 620.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.42 : 1,279.02 = 413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.42/1,279.02 = 413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.42x = 1,279.02 × 413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.42x = 528,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,785.24/852.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.33

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