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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.76, 1,280.82 and 817.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.76, 1,280.82 and 817.72 is: 1,228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.76 : 1,280.82 = 817.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.76/1,280.82 = 817.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.76x = 1,280.82 × 817.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.76x = 1,047,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,352.13/852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.19

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