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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.77, 1,173.56 and 540.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.77, 1,173.56 and 540.27 is: 745.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.77 : 1,173.56 = 540.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.77/1,173.56 = 540.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.77x = 1,173.56 × 540.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.77x = 634,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,036.56/850.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.25

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