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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.87, 1,175.22 and 556.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.87, 1,175.22 and 556.63 is: 767.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.87 : 1,175.22 = 556.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.87/1,175.22 = 556.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.87x = 1,175.22 × 556.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.87x = 654,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,159.77/851.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.91

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