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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.01, 1,173.05 and 496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.01, 1,173.05 and 496.16 is: 684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.01 : 1,173.05 = 496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.01/1,173.05 = 496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.01x = 1,173.05 × 496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.01x = 582,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,020.49/850.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.72

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