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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.03, 1,175.70 and 557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.03, 1,175.70 and 557.70 is: 769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.03 : 1,175.70 = 557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.03/1,175.70 = 557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.03x = 1,175.70 × 557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.03x = 655,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,687.89/852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.56

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