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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.06, 1,171.83 and 600.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.06, 1,171.83 and 600.61 is: 827.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.06 : 1,171.83 = 600.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.06/1,171.83 = 600.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.06x = 1,171.83 × 600.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.06x = 703,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,812.82/850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.96

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