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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.72, 1,176.48 and 503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.72, 1,176.48 and 503.40 is: 694.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.72 : 1,176.48 = 503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.72/1,176.48 = 503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.72x = 1,176.48 × 503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.72x = 592,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,240.03/852.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.53

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