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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.80, 1,276.76 and 579.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.80, 1,276.76 and 579.42 is: 867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.80 : 1,276.76 = 579.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.80/1,276.76 = 579.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.80x = 1,276.76 × 579.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.80x = 739,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,781.73/852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.48

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