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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.78, 1,275.50 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.78, 1,275.50 and 526.08 is: 786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.78 : 1,275.50 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.78/1,275.50 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.78x = 1,275.50 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.78x = 671,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,015.04/852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.86

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