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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.58, 1,278.66 and 540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.58, 1,278.66 and 540.10 is: 810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.58 : 1,278.66 = 540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.58/1,278.66 = 540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.58x = 1,278.66 × 540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.58x = 690,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,604.27/852.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.02

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