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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.59, 1,173.28 and 555.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.59, 1,173.28 and 555.85 is: 766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.59 : 1,173.28 = 555.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.59/1,173.28 = 555.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.59x = 1,173.28 × 555.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.59x = 652,159.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,159.04/850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.72

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