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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.47, 1,176.02 and 498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.47, 1,176.02 and 498.41 is: 687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.47 : 1,176.02 = 498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.47/1,176.02 = 498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.47x = 1,176.02 × 498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.47x = 586,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,131.76/852.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.57

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