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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.04, 1,175.60 and 497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.04, 1,175.60 and 497.82 is: 686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.04 : 1,175.60 = 497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.04/1,175.60 = 497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.04x = 1,175.60 × 497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.04x = 585,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,237.19/852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.87

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