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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.01, 1,172.88 and 500.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.01, 1,172.88 and 500.63 is: 690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.01 : 1,172.88 = 500.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.01/1,172.88 = 500.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.01x = 1,172.88 × 500.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.01x = 587,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,178.91/850.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.79

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