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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.84, 1,176.37 and 558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.84, 1,176.37 and 558.10 is: 769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.84 : 1,176.37 = 558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.84/1,176.37 = 558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.84x = 1,176.37 × 558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.84x = 656,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,532.10/852.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.82

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