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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.80, 1,279.20 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.80, 1,279.20 and 275.66 is: 413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.80 : 1,279.20 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.80/1,279.20 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.80x = 1,279.20 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.80x = 352,624.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,624.27/852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.49

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