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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.37, 1,173.51 and 556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.37, 1,173.51 and 556.16 is: 767.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.37 : 1,173.51 = 556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.37/1,173.51 = 556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.37x = 1,173.51 × 556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.37x = 652,653.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,653.45/850.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.50

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