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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852, 1,279.20 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852, 1,279.20 and 526.38 is: 790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852 : 1,279.20 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852/1,279.20 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852x = 1,279.20 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852x = 673,345.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,345.30/852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.31

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