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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.37, 1,175.72 and 558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.37, 1,175.72 and 558.02 is: 769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.37 : 1,175.72 = 558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.37/1,175.72 = 558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.37x = 1,175.72 × 558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.37x = 656,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,075.42/852.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.71

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