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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.94, 1,177.26 and 521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.94, 1,177.26 and 521.56 is: 719.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.94 : 1,177.26 = 521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.94/1,177.26 = 521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.94x = 1,177.26 × 521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.94x = 614,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,011.73/852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.88

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