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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.18, 1,175.85 and 502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.18, 1,175.85 and 502.74 is: 693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.18 : 1,175.85 = 502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.18/1,175.85 = 502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.18x = 1,175.85 × 502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.18x = 591,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,146.83/852.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.69

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