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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.56, 1,277.28 and 554.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.56, 1,277.28 and 554.57 is: 832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.56 : 1,277.28 = 554.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.56/1,277.28 = 554.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.56x = 1,277.28 × 554.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.56x = 708,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,334.78/850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.79

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