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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.63, 1,176.12 and 553.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.63, 1,176.12 and 553.74 is: 763.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.63 : 1,176.12 = 553.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.63/1,176.12 = 553.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.63x = 1,176.12 × 553.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.63x = 651,260.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,260.28/852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.83

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