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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.38, 1,175.04 and 502.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.38, 1,175.04 and 502.07 is: 692.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.38 : 1,175.04 = 502.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.38/1,175.04 = 502.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.38x = 1,175.04 × 502.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.38x = 589,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,946.46/851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.93

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