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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.95, 1,280.03 and 463.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.95, 1,280.03 and 463.74 is: 695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.95 : 1,280.03 = 463.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.95/1,280.03 = 463.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.95x = 1,280.03 × 463.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.95x = 593,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,598.79/852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.94

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