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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.32, 1,176.12 and 557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.32, 1,176.12 and 557.89 is: 769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.32 : 1,176.12 = 557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.32/1,176.12 = 557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.32x = 1,176.12 × 557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.32x = 656,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,142.65/852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.83

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