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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.24, 1,175.68 and 520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.24, 1,175.68 and 520.68 is: 718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.24 : 1,175.68 = 520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.24/1,175.68 = 520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.24x = 1,175.68 × 520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.24x = 612,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,153.06/852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.29

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