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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,176.16 and 498.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,176.16 and 498.46 is: 687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,176.16 = 498.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,176.16 = 498.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,176.16 × 498.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 586,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,268.71/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.87

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