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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.53, 1,276.51 and 542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.53, 1,276.51 and 542.70 is: 812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.53 : 1,276.51 = 542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.53/1,276.51 = 542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.53x = 1,276.51 × 542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.53x = 692,761.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,761.64/852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.60

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