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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.56, 1,280.80 and 606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.56, 1,280.80 and 606.38 is: 910.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.56 : 1,280.80 = 606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.56/1,280.80 = 606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.56x = 1,280.80 × 606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.56x = 776,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,651.50/852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.96

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