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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.12, 1,174.77 and 502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.12, 1,174.77 and 502.04 is: 692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.12 : 1,174.77 = 502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.12/1,174.77 = 502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.12x = 1,174.77 × 502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.12x = 589,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,781.53/851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.95

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