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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.54, 1,176.42 and 521.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.54, 1,176.42 and 521.06 is: 719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.54 : 1,176.42 = 521.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.54/1,176.42 = 521.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.54x = 1,176.42 × 521.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.54x = 612,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,985.41/852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.01

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