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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.68, 1,174.14 and 555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.68, 1,174.14 and 555.42 is: 766.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.68 : 1,174.14 = 555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.68/1,174.14 = 555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.68x = 1,174.14 × 555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.68x = 652,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,140.84/850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.61

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