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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.60, 1,176.76 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.60, 1,176.76 and 554.22 is: 764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.60 : 1,176.76 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.60/1,176.76 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.60x = 1,176.76 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.60x = 652,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,184.62/852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.93

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