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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,174.13 and 556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,174.13 and 556.48 is: 767.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,174.13 = 556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,174.13 = 556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,174.13 × 556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 653,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,382.72/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.74

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