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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.84, 1,177.28 and 521.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.84, 1,177.28 and 521.39 is: 719.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.84 : 1,177.28 = 521.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.84/1,177.28 = 521.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.84x = 1,177.28 × 521.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.84x = 613,822.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,822.02/852.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.74

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