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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.92, 1,177.20 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.92, 1,177.20 and 503.72 is: 695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.92 : 1,177.20 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.92/1,177.20 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.92x = 1,177.20 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.92x = 592,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,979.18/852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.23

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