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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.58, 1,175.34 and 603.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.58, 1,175.34 and 603.16 is: 831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.58 : 1,175.34 = 603.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.58/1,175.34 = 603.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.58x = 1,175.34 × 603.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.58x = 708,918.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,918.07/852.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.50

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