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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.95, 1,177.10 and 521.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.95, 1,177.10 and 521.15 is: 719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.95 : 1,177.10 = 521.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.95/1,177.10 = 521.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.95x = 1,177.10 × 521.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.95x = 613,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,437.17/852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.20

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