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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.75, 1,279.31 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.75, 1,279.31 and 275.67 is: 413.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.75 : 1,279.31 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.75/1,279.31 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.75x = 1,279.31 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.75x = 352,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,666.01/852.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.56

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