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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.08, 1,174.80 and 502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.08, 1,174.80 and 502.06 is: 693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.08 : 1,174.80 = 502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.08/1,174.80 = 502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.08x = 1,174.80 × 502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.08x = 589,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,820.09/851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.03

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