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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.60, 1,279.20 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.60, 1,279.20 and 414.02 is: 621.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.60 : 1,279.20 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.60/1,279.20 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.60x = 1,279.20 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.60x = 529,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,614.38/852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.18

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