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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,277.73 and 557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,277.73 and 557.55 is: 837.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,277.73 = 557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,277.73 = 557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,277.73 × 557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 712,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,398.36/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.09

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