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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.01, 1,172.90 and 476.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.01, 1,172.90 and 476.93 is: 658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.01 : 1,172.90 = 476.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.01/1,172.90 = 476.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.01x = 1,172.90 × 476.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.01x = 559,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,382.95/850.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.09

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