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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.28, 1,176.06 and 502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.28, 1,176.06 and 502.90 is: 693.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.28 : 1,176.06 = 502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.28/1,176.06 = 502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.28x = 1,176.06 × 502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.28x = 591,440.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,440.57/852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.95

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