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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.33, 1,176.23 and 498.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.33, 1,176.23 and 498.33 is: 687.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.33 : 1,176.23 = 498.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.33/1,176.23 = 498.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.33x = 1,176.23 × 498.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.33x = 586,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,150.70/852.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.70

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