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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.53, 1,279.26 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.53, 1,279.26 and 506.12 is: 759.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.53 : 1,279.26 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.53/1,279.26 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.53x = 1,279.26 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.53x = 647,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,452.67/852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.45

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