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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.04, 1,173.21 and 554.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.04, 1,173.21 and 554.79 is: 765.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.04 : 1,173.21 = 554.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.04/1,173.21 = 554.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.04x = 1,173.21 × 554.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.04x = 650,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,885.18/850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.72

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