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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,173.30 and 496.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,173.30 and 496.11 is: 684.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,173.30 = 496.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,173.30 = 496.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,173.30 × 496.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 582,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,085.86/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.79

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