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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.55, 1,278.52 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.55, 1,278.52 and 297.11 is: 445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.55 : 1,278.52 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.55/1,278.52 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.55x = 1,278.52 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.55x = 379,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,863.53/852.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.56

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