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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.12, 1,276.83 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.12, 1,276.83 and 526.92 is: 789.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.12 : 1,276.83 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.12/1,276.83 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.12x = 1,276.83 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.12x = 672,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,787.26/852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.55

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