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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.32, 1,174.26 and 556.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.32, 1,174.26 and 556.84 is: 768.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.32 : 1,174.26 = 556.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.32/1,174.26 = 556.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.32x = 1,174.26 × 556.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.32x = 653,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,874.94/851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.07

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