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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.17, 1,175.74 and 520.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.17, 1,175.74 and 520.25 is: 717.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.17 : 1,175.74 = 520.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.17/1,175.74 = 520.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.17x = 1,175.74 × 520.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.17x = 611,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,676.33/852.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.79

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