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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.83, 1,279.14 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.83, 1,279.14 and 501.64 is: 752.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.83 : 1,279.14 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.83/1,279.14 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.83x = 1,279.14 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.83x = 641,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,672.73/852.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.41

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