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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.95, 1,279.36 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.95, 1,279.36 and 332.85 is: 499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.95 : 1,279.36 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.95/1,279.36 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.95x = 1,279.36 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.95x = 425,841.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,841.13/852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.26

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