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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.57, 1,279.26 and 419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.57, 1,279.26 and 419.63 is: 629.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.57 : 1,279.26 = 419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.57/1,279.26 = 419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.57x = 1,279.26 × 419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.57x = 536,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,809.48/852.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.64

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