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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.02, 1,176.11 and 557.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.02, 1,176.11 and 557.79 is: 769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.02 : 1,176.11 = 557.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.02/1,176.11 = 557.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.02x = 1,176.11 × 557.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.02x = 656,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,019.61/852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.96

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