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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.16, 1,175.70 and 520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.16, 1,175.70 and 520.48 is: 718.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.16 : 1,175.70 = 520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.16/1,175.70 = 520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.16x = 1,175.70 × 520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.16x = 611,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,928.34/852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.09

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