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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.78, 1,173.71 and 556.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.78, 1,173.71 and 556.03 is: 767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.78 : 1,173.71 = 556.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.78/1,173.71 = 556.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.78x = 1,173.71 × 556.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.78x = 652,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,616.43/850.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.08

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