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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.47, 1,176.40 and 498.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.47, 1,176.40 and 498.63 is: 688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.47 : 1,176.40 = 498.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.47/1,176.40 = 498.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.47x = 1,176.40 × 498.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.47x = 586,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,587.09/852.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.11

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