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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.55, 1,174.23 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.55, 1,174.23 and 556.11 is: 767.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.55 : 1,174.23 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.55/1,174.23 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.55x = 1,174.23 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.55x = 653,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,001.05/850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.74

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