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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.52, 1,174.80 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.52, 1,174.80 and 502.08 is: 692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.52 : 1,174.80 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.52/1,174.80 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.52x = 1,174.80 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.52x = 589,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,843.58/851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.69

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