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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.59, 1,176.60 and 521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.59, 1,176.60 and 521.16 is: 719.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.59 : 1,176.60 = 521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.59/1,176.60 = 521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.59x = 1,176.60 × 521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.59x = 613,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,194.25/852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.22

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