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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.24, 1,173.31 and 554.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.24, 1,173.31 and 554.95 is: 765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.24 : 1,173.31 = 554.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.24/1,173.31 = 554.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.24x = 1,173.31 × 554.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.24x = 651,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,128.38/850.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.82

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