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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.56, 1,174.02 and 556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.56, 1,174.02 and 556.32 is: 766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.56 : 1,174.02 = 556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.56/1,174.02 = 556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.56x = 1,174.02 × 556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.56x = 653,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,130.81/851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.98

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