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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.49, 1,176.60 and 498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.49, 1,176.60 and 498.45 is: 687.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.49 : 1,176.60 = 498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.49/1,176.60 = 498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.49x = 1,176.60 × 498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.49x = 586,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,476.27/852.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.96

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