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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.54, 1,278.93 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.54, 1,278.93 and 275.22 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.54 : 1,278.93 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.54/1,278.93 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.54x = 1,278.93 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.54x = 351,987.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,987.11/852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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