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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.81, 1,278.27 and 413.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.81, 1,278.27 and 413.97 is: 620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.81 : 1,278.27 = 413.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.81/1,278.27 = 413.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.81x = 1,278.27 × 413.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.81x = 529,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,165.43/852.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.50

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