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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.59, 1,278.69 and 621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.59, 1,278.69 and 621.60 is: 932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.59 : 1,278.69 = 621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.59/1,278.69 = 621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.59x = 1,278.69 × 621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.59x = 794,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,833.70/852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.26

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