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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.83, 1,276.55 and 591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.83, 1,276.55 and 591.50 is: 885.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.83 : 1,276.55 = 591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.83/1,276.55 = 591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.83x = 1,276.55 × 591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.83x = 755,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,069.98/852.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.38

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