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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.63, 1,175.36 and 502.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.63, 1,175.36 and 502.34 is: 693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.63 : 1,175.36 = 502.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.63/1,175.36 = 502.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.63x = 1,175.36 × 502.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.63x = 590,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,421.95/851.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.29

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