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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.67, 1,175.95 and 558.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.67, 1,175.95 and 558.03 is: 769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.67 : 1,175.95 = 558.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.67/1,175.95 = 558.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.67x = 1,175.95 × 558.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.67x = 656,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,215.38/852.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.60

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