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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.68, 1,279.02 and 609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.68, 1,279.02 and 609.68 is: 914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.68 : 1,279.02 = 609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.68/1,279.02 = 609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.68x = 1,279.02 × 609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.68x = 779,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,798.40/852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.52

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