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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.57, 1,175.51 and 557.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.57, 1,175.51 and 557.09 is: 769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.57 : 1,175.51 = 557.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.57/1,175.51 = 557.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.57x = 1,175.51 × 557.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.57x = 654,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,862.08/851.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.01

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