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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.20, 1,176.03 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.20, 1,176.03 and 502.88 is: 693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.20 : 1,176.03 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.20/1,176.03 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.20x = 1,176.03 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.20x = 591,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,396.09/852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.97

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