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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.53, 1,176.27 and 520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.53, 1,176.27 and 520.84 is: 718.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.53 : 1,176.27 = 520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.53/1,176.27 = 520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.53x = 1,176.27 × 520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.53x = 612,648.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,648.47/852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.62

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