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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.57, 1,174.44 and 555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.57, 1,174.44 and 555.73 is: 767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.57 : 1,174.44 = 555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.57/1,174.44 = 555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.57x = 1,174.44 × 555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.57x = 652,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,671.54/850.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.33

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