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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.64, 1,279.02 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.64, 1,279.02 and 275.50 is: 413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.64 : 1,279.02 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.64/1,279.02 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.64x = 1,279.02 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.64x = 352,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,370.01/852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.27

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