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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.37, 1,174.98 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.37, 1,174.98 and 655.56 is: 905.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.37 : 1,174.98 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.37/1,174.98 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.37x = 1,174.98 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.37x = 770,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,269.89/850.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.81

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