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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.78, 1,173.44 and 552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.78, 1,173.44 and 552.02 is: 761.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.78 : 1,173.44 = 552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.78/1,173.44 = 552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.78x = 1,173.44 × 552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.78x = 647,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,762.35/850.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.37

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