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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850, 1,174.97 and 709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850, 1,174.97 and 709.30 is: 980.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850 : 1,174.97 = 709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850/1,174.97 = 709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850x = 1,174.97 × 709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850x = 833,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,402.67/850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.47

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