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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.89, 1,279.15 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.89, 1,279.15 and 332.72 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.89 : 1,279.15 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.89/1,279.15 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.89x = 1,279.15 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.89x = 425,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,591.56/852.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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