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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.08, 1,172.59 and 555.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.08, 1,172.59 and 555.35 is: 766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.08 : 1,172.59 = 555.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.08/1,172.59 = 555.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.08x = 1,172.59 × 555.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.08x = 651,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,190.61/850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.03

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