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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.63, 1,176.42 and 503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.63, 1,176.42 and 503.25 is: 694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.63 : 1,176.42 = 503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.63/1,176.42 = 503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.63x = 1,176.42 × 503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.63x = 592,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,033.37/852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.36

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