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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.69, 1,174.11 and 555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.69, 1,174.11 and 555.44 is: 766.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.69 : 1,174.11 = 555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.69/1,174.11 = 555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.69x = 1,174.11 × 555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.69x = 652,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,147.66/850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.61

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