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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.26, 1,176.13 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.26, 1,176.13 and 520.64 is: 718.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.26 : 1,176.13 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.26/1,176.13 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.26x = 1,176.13 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.26x = 612,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,339.50/852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.49

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