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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.56, 1,172.65 and 555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.56, 1,172.65 and 555.32 is: 765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.56 : 1,172.65 = 555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.56/1,172.65 = 555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.56x = 1,172.65 × 555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.56x = 651,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,187.36/850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.60

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