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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.66, 1,173.42 and 556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.66, 1,173.42 and 556.06 is: 767.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.66 : 1,173.42 = 556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.66/1,173.42 = 556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.66x = 1,173.42 × 556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.66x = 652,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,491.93/850.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.04

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