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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.44, 1,174.32 and 556.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.44, 1,174.32 and 556.05 is: 767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.44 : 1,174.32 = 556.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.44/1,174.32 = 556.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.44x = 1,174.32 × 556.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.44x = 652,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,980.64/850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.82

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