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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.28, 1,173.69 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.28, 1,173.69 and 556.08 is: 766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.28 : 1,173.69 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.28/1,173.69 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.28x = 1,173.69 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.28x = 652,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,665.54/851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.69

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