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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.06, 1,173.59 and 601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.06, 1,173.59 and 601.90 is: 830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.06 : 1,173.59 = 601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.06/1,173.59 = 601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.06x = 1,173.59 × 601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.06x = 706,380.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,380.13/850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.98

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