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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.18, 1,276.56 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.18, 1,276.56 and 527.10 is: 789.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.18 : 1,276.56 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.18/1,276.56 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.18x = 1,276.56 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.18x = 672,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,874.78/852.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.59

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