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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.25, 1,175.85 and 520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.25, 1,175.85 and 520.44 is: 718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.25 : 1,175.85 = 520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.25/1,175.85 = 520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.25x = 1,175.85 × 520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.25x = 611,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,958.81/852.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.05

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