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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.47, 1,278.71 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.47, 1,278.71 and 275.34 is: 413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.47 : 1,278.71 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.47/1,278.71 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.47x = 1,278.71 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.47x = 352,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,080.01/852.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.01

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