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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.36, 1,176.30 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.36, 1,176.30 and 503.04 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.36 : 1,176.30 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.36/1,176.30 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.36x = 1,176.30 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.36x = 591,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,725.95/852.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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