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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.27, 1,176.14 and 502.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.27, 1,176.14 and 502.95 is: 694.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.27 : 1,176.14 = 502.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.27/1,176.14 = 502.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.27x = 1,176.14 × 502.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.27x = 591,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,539.61/852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.08

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