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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.84, 1,279.66 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.84, 1,279.66 and 419.76 is: 629.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.84 : 1,279.66 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.84/1,279.66 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.84x = 1,279.66 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.84x = 537,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,150.08/852.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.84

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