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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.51, 1,275.89 and 486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.51, 1,275.89 and 486.75 is: 728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.51 : 1,275.89 = 486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.51/1,275.89 = 486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.51x = 1,275.89 × 486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.51x = 621,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,037.02/852.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.48

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