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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.77, 1,170.69 and 550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.77, 1,170.69 and 550.01 is: 758.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.77 : 1,170.69 = 550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.77/1,170.69 = 550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.77x = 1,170.69 × 550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.77x = 643,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,891.21/848.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.62

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