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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.07, 1,174.82 and 556.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.07, 1,174.82 and 556.59 is: 768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.07 : 1,174.82 = 556.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.07/1,174.82 = 556.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.07x = 1,174.82 × 556.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.07x = 653,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,890.28/851.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.32

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