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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.80, 1,176.32 and 521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.80, 1,176.32 and 521.10 is: 718.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.80 : 1,176.32 = 521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.80/1,176.32 = 521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.80x = 1,176.32 × 521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.80x = 612,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,981.65/852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.79

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