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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.74, 1,176.48 and 558.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.74, 1,176.48 and 558.17 is: 770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.74 : 1,176.48 = 558.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.74/1,176.48 = 558.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.74x = 1,176.48 × 558.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.74x = 656,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,675.84/852.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.08

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