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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.89, 1,279.42 and 365.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.89, 1,279.42 and 365.83 is: 548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.89 : 1,279.42 = 365.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.89/1,279.42 = 365.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.89x = 1,279.42 × 365.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.89x = 468,048.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,048.39/852.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.78

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