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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.52, 1,175.90 and 520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.52, 1,175.90 and 520.52 is: 717.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.52 : 1,175.90 = 520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.52/1,175.90 = 520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.52x = 1,175.90 × 520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.52x = 612,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,079.47/852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.96

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