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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.28, 1,275.90 and 526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.28, 1,275.90 and 526.60 is: 788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.28 : 1,275.90 = 526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.28/1,275.90 = 526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.28x = 1,275.90 × 526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.28x = 671,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,888.94/852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.34

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