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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.71, 1,278.94 and 546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.71, 1,278.94 and 546.70 is: 819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.71 : 1,278.94 = 546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.71/1,278.94 = 546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.71x = 1,278.94 × 546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.71x = 699,196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,196.73/852.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.97

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