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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.92, 1,175.61 and 502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.92, 1,175.61 and 502.54 is: 693.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.92 : 1,175.61 = 502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.92/1,175.61 = 502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.92x = 1,175.61 × 502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.92x = 590,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,791.05/851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.48

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