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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.58, 1,176.40 and 521.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.58, 1,176.40 and 521.11 is: 719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.58 : 1,176.40 = 521.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.58/1,176.40 = 521.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.58x = 1,176.40 × 521.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.58x = 613,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,033.80/852.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.03

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