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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.98, 1,177.08 and 521.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.98, 1,177.08 and 521.33 is: 719.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.98 : 1,177.08 = 521.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.98/1,177.08 = 521.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.98x = 1,177.08 × 521.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.98x = 613,641.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,641.23/852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.41

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