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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.54, 1,279.53 and 588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.54, 1,279.53 and 588.84 is: 883.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.54 : 1,279.53 = 588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.54/1,279.53 = 588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.54x = 1,279.53 × 588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.54x = 753,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,438.45/852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.76

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