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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.62, 1,176.68 and 503.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.62, 1,176.68 and 503.51 is: 694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.62 : 1,176.68 = 503.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.62/1,176.68 = 503.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.62x = 1,176.68 × 503.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.62x = 592,467.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,467.63/852.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.88

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