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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.61, 1,175.38 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.61, 1,175.38 and 553.23 is: 763.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.61 : 1,175.38 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.61/1,175.38 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.61x = 1,175.38 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.61x = 650,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,255.48/851.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.56

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