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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.66, 1,278.14 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.66, 1,278.14 and 544.86 is: 816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.66 : 1,278.14 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.66/1,278.14 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.66x = 1,278.14 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.66x = 696,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,404.64/852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.74

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