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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.95, 1,278.66 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.95, 1,278.66 and 413.96 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.95 : 1,278.66 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.95/1,278.66 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.95x = 1,278.66 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.95x = 529,307.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,307.70/852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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