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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.56, 1,176.08 and 741.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.56, 1,176.08 and 741.21 is: 1,024.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.56 : 1,176.08 = 741.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.56/1,176.08 = 741.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.56x = 1,176.08 × 741.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.56x = 871,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,712.67/850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.88

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