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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.96, 1,177.02 and 503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.96, 1,177.02 and 503.58 is: 694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.96 : 1,177.02 = 503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.96/1,177.02 = 503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.96x = 1,177.02 × 503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.96x = 592,723.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,723.73/852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.90

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