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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.63, 1,174.46 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.63, 1,174.46 and 552.56 is: 762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.63 : 1,174.46 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.63/1,174.46 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.63x = 1,174.46 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.63x = 648,961.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,961.00/851.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.03

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