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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,173.36 and 617.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,173.36 and 617.82 is: 852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,173.36 = 617.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,173.36 = 617.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,173.36 × 617.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 724,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,925.28/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.83

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