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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.12, 1,175.88 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.12, 1,175.88 and 502.80 is: 693.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.12 : 1,175.88 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.12/1,175.88 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.12x = 1,175.88 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.12x = 591,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,232.46/852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.84

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