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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.45, 1,279.05 and 506.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.45, 1,279.05 and 506.46 is: 759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.45 : 1,279.05 = 506.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.45/1,279.05 = 506.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.45x = 1,279.05 × 506.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.45x = 647,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,787.66/852.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.91

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