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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.69, 1,175.03 and 557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.69, 1,175.03 and 557.13 is: 768.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.69 : 1,175.03 = 557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.69/1,175.03 = 557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.69x = 1,175.03 × 557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.69x = 654,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,644.46/851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.64

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