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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.48, 1,176.60 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.48, 1,176.60 and 557.20 is: 769.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.48 : 1,176.60 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.48/1,176.60 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.48x = 1,176.60 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.48x = 655,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,601.52/852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.05

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