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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.82, 1,279.95 and 468.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.82, 1,279.95 and 468.34 is: 702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.82 : 1,279.95 = 468.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.82/1,279.95 = 468.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.82x = 1,279.95 × 468.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.82x = 599,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,451.78/852.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.91

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