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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.48, 1,281.24 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.48, 1,281.24 and 419.94 is: 631.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.48 : 1,281.24 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.48/1,281.24 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.48x = 1,281.24 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.48x = 538,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,043.93/852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.15

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