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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.64, 1,176.72 and 503.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.64, 1,176.72 and 503.32 is: 694.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.64 : 1,176.72 = 503.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.64/1,176.72 = 503.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.64x = 1,176.72 × 503.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.64x = 592,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,266.71/852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.63

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