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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.89, 1,174.39 and 555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.89, 1,174.39 and 555.64 is: 766.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.89 : 1,174.39 = 555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.89/1,174.39 = 555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.89x = 1,174.39 × 555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.89x = 652,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,538.06/850.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.89

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