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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.69, 1,176.87 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.69, 1,176.87 and 557.44 is: 769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.69 : 1,176.87 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.69/1,176.87 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.69x = 1,176.87 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.69x = 656,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,034.41/852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.37

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