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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,279.40 and 562.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,279.40 and 562.29 is: 843.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,279.40 = 562.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,279.40 = 562.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,279.40 × 562.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 719,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,393.83/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.44

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