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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.41, 1,176.44 and 498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.41, 1,176.44 and 498.44 is: 687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.41 : 1,176.44 = 498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.41/1,176.44 = 498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.41x = 1,176.44 × 498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.41x = 586,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,376.38/852.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.91

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