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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.69, 1,279.04 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.69, 1,279.04 and 275.57 is: 413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.69 : 1,279.04 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.69/1,279.04 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.69x = 1,279.04 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.69x = 352,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,457.28/852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.35

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