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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.49, 1,276.71 and 526.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.49, 1,276.71 and 526.87 is: 789.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.49 : 1,276.71 = 526.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.49/1,276.71 = 526.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.49x = 1,276.71 × 526.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.49x = 672,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,660.20/852.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.05

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