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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.52, 1,277.07 and 679.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.52, 1,277.07 and 679.45 is: 1,017.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.52 : 1,277.07 = 679.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.52/1,277.07 = 679.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.52x = 1,277.07 × 679.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.52x = 867,705.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,705.21/852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.81

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