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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.59, 1,175.99 and 516.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.59, 1,175.99 and 516.39 is: 712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.59 : 1,175.99 = 516.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.59/1,175.99 = 516.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.59x = 1,175.99 × 516.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.59x = 607,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,262.48/852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.25

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