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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.15, 1,175.97 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.15, 1,175.97 and 520.56 is: 718.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.15 : 1,175.97 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.15/1,175.97 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.15x = 1,175.97 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.15x = 612,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,162.94/852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.37

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