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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.82, 1,175.18 and 556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.82, 1,175.18 and 556.98 is: 768.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.82 : 1,175.18 = 556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.82/1,175.18 = 556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.82x = 1,175.18 × 556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.82x = 654,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,548.97/851.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.41

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