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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.75, 1,280.30 and 610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.75, 1,280.30 and 610.65 is: 916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.75 : 1,280.30 = 610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.75/1,280.30 = 610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.75x = 1,280.30 × 610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.75x = 781,815.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,815.20/852.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.82

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