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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.05, 1,175.61 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.05, 1,175.61 and 497.88 is: 686.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.05 : 1,175.61 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.05/1,175.61 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.05x = 1,175.61 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.05x = 585,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,314.57/852.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.95

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