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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.75, 1,279.33 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.75, 1,279.33 and 275.63 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.75 : 1,279.33 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.75/1,279.33 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.75x = 1,279.33 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.75x = 352,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,614.64/852.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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