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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.46, 1,174.08 and 556.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.46, 1,174.08 and 556.57 is: 767.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.46 : 1,174.08 = 556.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.46/1,174.08 = 556.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.46x = 1,174.08 × 556.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.46x = 653,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,457.71/851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.46

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