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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.64, 1,278.90 and 565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.64, 1,278.90 and 565.84 is: 848.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.64 : 1,278.90 = 565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.64/1,278.90 = 565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.64x = 1,278.90 × 565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.64x = 723,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,652.78/852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.72

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