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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.64, 1,175.25 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.64, 1,175.25 and 502.32 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.64 : 1,175.25 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.64/1,175.25 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.64x = 1,175.25 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.64x = 590,351.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,351.58/851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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