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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.60, 1,176.58 and 520.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.60, 1,176.58 and 520.96 is: 718.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.60 : 1,176.58 = 520.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.60/1,176.58 = 520.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.60x = 1,176.58 × 520.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.60x = 612,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,951.12/852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.92

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