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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.29, 1,175.58 and 520.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.29, 1,175.58 and 520.88 is: 718.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.29 : 1,175.58 = 520.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.29/1,175.58 = 520.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.29x = 1,175.58 × 520.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.29x = 612,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,333.51/852.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.46

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