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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.35, 1,176.17 and 520.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.35, 1,176.17 and 520.73 is: 718.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.35 : 1,176.17 = 520.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.35/1,176.17 = 520.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.35x = 1,176.17 × 520.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.35x = 612,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,465.86/852.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.56

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