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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.69, 1,279.17 and 419.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.69, 1,279.17 and 419.82 is: 629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.69 : 1,279.17 = 419.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.69/1,279.17 = 419.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.69x = 1,279.17 × 419.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.69x = 537,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,021.15/852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.80

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