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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.78, 1,279.74 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.78, 1,279.74 and 419.94 is: 630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.78 : 1,279.74 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.78/1,279.74 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.78x = 1,279.74 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.78x = 537,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,414.02/852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.19

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