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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.72, 1,171.24 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.72, 1,171.24 and 550.04 is: 759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.72 : 1,171.24 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.72/1,171.24 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.72x = 1,171.24 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.72x = 644,221.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,221.62/848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.05

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