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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852, 1,175.35 and 520.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852, 1,175.35 and 520.39 is: 717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852 : 1,175.35 = 520.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852/1,175.35 = 520.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852x = 1,175.35 × 520.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852x = 611,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,640.39/852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.89

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