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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.04, 1,173.18 and 500.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.04, 1,173.18 and 500.84 is: 691.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.04 : 1,173.18 = 500.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.04/1,173.18 = 500.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.04x = 1,173.18 × 500.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.04x = 587,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,575.47/850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.23

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