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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.61, 1,173.48 and 555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.61, 1,173.48 and 555.92 is: 766.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.61 : 1,173.48 = 555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.61/1,173.48 = 555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.61x = 1,173.48 × 555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.61x = 652,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,361.00/850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.93

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