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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.12, 1,175.78 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.12, 1,175.78 and 502.92 is: 693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.12 : 1,175.78 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.12/1,175.78 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.12x = 1,175.78 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.12x = 591,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,323.28/852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.94

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