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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.27, 1,175.27 and 520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.27, 1,175.27 and 520.58 is: 717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.27 : 1,175.27 = 520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.27/1,175.27 = 520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.27x = 1,175.27 × 520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.27x = 611,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,813.58/852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.86

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