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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.03, 1,172.68 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.03, 1,172.68 and 555.28 is: 766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.03 : 1,172.68 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.03/1,172.68 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.03x = 1,172.68 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.03x = 651,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,161.43/850.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.05

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