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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.96, 1,280.48 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.96, 1,280.48 and 609.12 is: 914.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.96 : 1,280.48 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.96/1,280.48 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.96x = 1,280.48 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.96x = 779,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,965.98/852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.42

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