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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.15, 1,176.06 and 520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.15, 1,176.06 and 520.62 is: 718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.15 : 1,176.06 = 520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.15/1,176.06 = 520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.15x = 1,176.06 × 520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.15x = 612,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,280.36/852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.51

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