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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.05, 1,174.92 and 556.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.05, 1,174.92 and 556.61 is: 768.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.05 : 1,174.92 = 556.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.05/1,174.92 = 556.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.05x = 1,174.92 × 556.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.05x = 653,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,972.22/851.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.43

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