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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.45, 1,175.01 and 502.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.45, 1,175.01 and 502.13 is: 692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.45 : 1,175.01 = 502.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.45/1,175.01 = 502.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.45x = 1,175.01 × 502.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.45x = 590,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,008.83/851.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.95

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