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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.38, 1,174.12 and 552.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.38, 1,174.12 and 552.31 is: 761.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.38 : 1,174.12 = 552.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.38/1,174.12 = 552.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.38x = 1,174.12 × 552.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.38x = 648,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,476.84/851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.68

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