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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.72, 1,176.24 and 521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.72, 1,176.24 and 521.28 is: 719.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.72 : 1,176.24 = 521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.72/1,176.24 = 521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.72x = 1,176.24 × 521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.72x = 613,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,150.39/852.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.05

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