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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.18, 1,176.02 and 498.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.18, 1,176.02 and 498.35 is: 687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.18 : 1,176.02 = 498.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.18/1,176.02 = 498.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.18x = 1,176.02 × 498.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.18x = 586,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,061.20/852.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.72

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