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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.34, 1,176.18 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.34, 1,176.18 and 503 is: 694.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.34 : 1,176.18 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.34/1,176.18 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.34x = 1,176.18 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.34x = 591,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,618.54/852.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.11

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