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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.81, 1,280.57 and 688.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.81, 1,280.57 and 688.83 is: 1,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.81 : 1,280.57 = 688.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.81/1,280.57 = 688.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.81x = 1,280.57 × 688.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.81x = 882,091.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,091.59/852.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.34

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