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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.76, 1,177.40 and 558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.76, 1,177.40 and 558.44 is: 771.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.76 : 1,177.40 = 558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.76/1,177.40 = 558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.76x = 1,177.40 × 558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.76x = 657,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,507.26/852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.03

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