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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.46, 1,176.45 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.46, 1,176.45 and 498.26 is: 687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.46 : 1,176.45 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.46/1,176.45 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.46x = 1,176.45 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.46x = 586,177.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,177.98/852.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.63

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