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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.76, 1,277.90 and 462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.76, 1,277.90 and 462.43 is: 692.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.76 : 1,277.90 = 462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.76/1,277.90 = 462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.76x = 1,277.90 × 462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.76x = 590,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,935.52/852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.97

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