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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.04, 1,176 and 502.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.04, 1,176 and 502.78 is: 693.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.04 : 1,176 = 502.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.04/1,176 = 502.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.04x = 1,176 × 502.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.04x = 591,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,269.28/852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.95

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