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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.22, 1,174.77 and 556.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.22, 1,174.77 and 556.65 is: 768.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.22 : 1,174.77 = 556.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.22/1,174.77 = 556.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.22x = 1,174.77 × 556.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.22x = 653,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,935.72/851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.23

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