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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.90, 1,278.37 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.90, 1,278.37 and 414.38 is: 621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.90 : 1,278.37 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.90/1,278.37 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.90x = 1,278.37 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.90x = 529,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,722.50/852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.08

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