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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.03, 1,175.81 and 558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.03, 1,175.81 and 558.09 is: 770.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.03 : 1,175.81 = 558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.03/1,175.81 = 558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.03x = 1,175.81 × 558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.03x = 656,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,205.01/852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.17

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