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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.52, 1,174.04 and 556.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.52, 1,174.04 and 556.29 is: 767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.52 : 1,174.04 = 556.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.52/1,174.04 = 556.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.52x = 1,174.04 × 556.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.52x = 653,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,103.93/850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.89

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