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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.53, 1,278.99 and 413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.53, 1,278.99 and 413.99 is: 621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.53 : 1,278.99 = 413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.53/1,278.99 = 413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.53x = 1,278.99 × 413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.53x = 529,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,489.07/852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.08

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