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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850, 1,172.44 and 613.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850, 1,172.44 and 613.55 is: 846.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850 : 1,172.44 = 613.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850/1,172.44 = 613.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850x = 1,172.44 × 613.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850x = 719,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,350.56/850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.29

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