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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.94, 1,279.13 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.94, 1,279.13 and 275.68 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.94 : 1,279.13 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.94/1,279.13 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.94x = 1,279.13 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.94x = 352,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,625.98/852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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