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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.92, 1,279.56 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.92, 1,279.56 and 275.76 is: 413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.92 : 1,279.56 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.92/1,279.56 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.92x = 1,279.56 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.92x = 352,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,851.47/852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.70

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