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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.63, 1,176.59 and 498.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.63, 1,176.59 and 498.58 is: 688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.63 : 1,176.59 = 498.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.63/1,176.59 = 498.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.63x = 1,176.59 × 498.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.63x = 586,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,624.24/852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.02

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