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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.01, 1,172.20 and 555.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.01, 1,172.20 and 555.17 is: 765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.01 : 1,172.20 = 555.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.01/1,172.20 = 555.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.01x = 1,172.20 × 555.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.01x = 650,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,770.27/850.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.60

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