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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.47, 1,278.15 and 559.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.47, 1,278.15 and 559.62 is: 839.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.47 : 1,278.15 = 559.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.47/1,278.15 = 559.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.47x = 1,278.15 × 559.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.47x = 715,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,278.30/852.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.07

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