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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.64, 1,176.54 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.64, 1,176.54 and 498.56 is: 687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.64 : 1,176.54 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.64/1,176.54 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.64x = 1,176.54 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.64x = 586,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,575.78/852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.95

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