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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.27, 1,173.97 and 552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.27, 1,173.97 and 552.20 is: 761.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.27 : 1,173.97 = 552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.27/1,173.97 = 552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.27x = 1,173.97 × 552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.27x = 648,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,264.85/851.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.53

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