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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.92, 1,279.38 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.92, 1,279.38 and 275.84 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.92 : 1,279.38 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.92/1,279.38 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.92x = 1,279.38 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.92x = 352,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,904.18/852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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