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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.24, 1,174.69 and 555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.24, 1,174.69 and 555.95 is: 767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.24 : 1,174.69 = 555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.24/1,174.69 = 555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.24x = 1,174.69 × 555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.24x = 653,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,068.91/851.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.20

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