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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,173.08 and 639.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,173.08 and 639.82 is: 882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,173.08 = 639.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,173.08 = 639.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,173.08 × 639.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 750,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,553.91/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.98

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