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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.29, 1,176.03 and 498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.29, 1,176.03 and 498.32 is: 687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.29 : 1,176.03 = 498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.29/1,176.03 = 498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.29x = 1,176.03 × 498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.29x = 586,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,033.39/852.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.60

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