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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.13, 1,175.90 and 498.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.13, 1,175.90 and 498.09 is: 687.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.13 : 1,175.90 = 498.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.13/1,175.90 = 498.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.13x = 1,175.90 × 498.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.13x = 585,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,698.15/852.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.33

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