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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.16, 1,174.52 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.16, 1,174.52 and 502.08 is: 692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.16 : 1,174.52 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.16/1,174.52 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.16x = 1,174.52 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.16x = 589,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,703.00/851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.82

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