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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.04, 1,171.37 and 613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.04, 1,171.37 and 613.58 is: 845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.04 : 1,171.37 = 613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.04/1,171.37 = 613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.04x = 1,171.37 × 613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.04x = 718,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,720.28/850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.51

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