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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.52, 1,174.48 and 556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.52, 1,174.48 and 556.64 is: 767.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.52 : 1,174.48 = 556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.52/1,174.48 = 556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.52x = 1,174.48 × 556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.52x = 653,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,762.55/851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.76

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