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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.90, 1,279.98 and 634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.90, 1,279.98 and 634.02 is: 951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.90 : 1,279.98 = 634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.90/1,279.98 = 634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.90x = 1,279.98 × 634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.90x = 811,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,532.92/852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.50

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