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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.12, 1,176.15 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.12, 1,176.15 and 503.04 is: 694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.12 : 1,176.15 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.12/1,176.15 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.12x = 1,176.15 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.12x = 591,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,650.50/852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.33

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