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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.52, 1,177.28 and 521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.52, 1,177.28 and 521.52 is: 719.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.52 : 1,177.28 = 521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.52/1,177.28 = 521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.52x = 1,177.28 × 521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.52x = 613,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,972.46/853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.35

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