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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.79, 1,279.12 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.79, 1,279.12 and 236.54 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.79 : 1,279.12 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.79/1,279.12 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.79x = 1,279.12 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.79x = 302,563.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,563.04/852.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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