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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.95, 1,175.70 and 502.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.95, 1,175.70 and 502.63 is: 693.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.95 : 1,175.70 = 502.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.95/1,175.70 = 502.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.95x = 1,175.70 × 502.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.95x = 590,943.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,943.77/851.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.64

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