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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.94, 1,279.86 and 420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.94, 1,279.86 and 420.04 is: 630.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.94 : 1,279.86 = 420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.94/1,279.86 = 420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.94x = 1,279.86 × 420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.94x = 537,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,592.39/852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.28

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