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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.02, 1,175.21 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.02, 1,175.21 and 520.02 is: 717.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.02 : 1,175.21 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.02/1,175.21 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.02x = 1,175.21 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.02x = 611,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,132.05/852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.28

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