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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.42, 1,174.92 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.42, 1,174.92 and 556.50 is: 767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.42 : 1,174.92 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.42/1,174.92 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.42x = 1,174.92 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.42x = 653,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,842.98/851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.95

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