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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.26, 1,173.87 and 556.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.26, 1,173.87 and 556.02 is: 767.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.26 : 1,173.87 = 556.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.26/1,173.87 = 556.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.26x = 1,173.87 × 556.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.26x = 652,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,695.20/850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.64

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