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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.39, 1,176.30 and 503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.39, 1,176.30 and 503.10 is: 694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.39 : 1,176.30 = 503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.39/1,176.30 = 503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.39x = 1,176.30 × 503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.39x = 591,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,796.53/852.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.28

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