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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.01, 1,173.02 and 496.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.01, 1,173.02 and 496.15 is: 684.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.01 : 1,173.02 = 496.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.01/1,173.02 = 496.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.01x = 1,173.02 × 496.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.01x = 581,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,988.46/850.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.69

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