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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.91, 1,176.12 and 553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.91, 1,176.12 and 553.43 is: 764.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.91 : 1,176.12 = 553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.91/1,176.12 = 553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.91x = 1,176.12 × 553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.91x = 650,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,891.44/851.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.04

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