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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.02, 1,276.80 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.02, 1,276.80 and 527.20 is: 790.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.02 : 1,276.80 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.02/1,276.80 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.02x = 1,276.80 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.02x = 673,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,128.96/852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.04

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