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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.82, 1,279.24 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.82, 1,279.24 and 442.76 is: 664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.82 : 1,279.24 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.82/1,279.24 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.82x = 1,279.24 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.82x = 566,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,396.30/852.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.15

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