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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.73, 1,174.57 and 555.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.73, 1,174.57 and 555.89 is: 767.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.73 : 1,174.57 = 555.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.73/1,174.57 = 555.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.73x = 1,174.57 × 555.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.73x = 652,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,924.45/850.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.49

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