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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.92, 1,175.76 and 520.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.92, 1,175.76 and 520.39 is: 718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.92 : 1,175.76 = 520.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.92/1,175.76 = 520.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.92x = 1,175.76 × 520.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.92x = 611,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,853.75/851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.21

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