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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.48, 1,173.36 and 555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.48, 1,173.36 and 555.92 is: 766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.48 : 1,173.36 = 555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.48/1,173.36 = 555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.48x = 1,173.36 × 555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.48x = 652,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,291.36/850.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.97

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