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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.06, 1,173.05 and 495.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.06, 1,173.05 and 495.99 is: 684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.06 : 1,173.05 = 495.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.06/1,173.05 = 495.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.06x = 1,173.05 × 495.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.06x = 581,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,820.45/850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.45

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