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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.44, 1,272.96 and 555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.44, 1,272.96 and 555.60 is: 831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.44 : 1,272.96 = 555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.44/1,272.96 = 555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.44x = 1,272.96 × 555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.44x = 707,256.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,256.58/850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.64

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