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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.03, 1,174.72 and 556.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.03, 1,174.72 and 556.83 is: 767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.03 : 1,174.72 = 556.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.03/1,174.72 = 556.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.03x = 1,174.72 × 556.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.03x = 654,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,119.34/852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.72

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