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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.07, 1,175.24 and 628.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.07, 1,175.24 and 628.67 is: 869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.07 : 1,175.24 = 628.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.07/1,175.24 = 628.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.07x = 1,175.24 × 628.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.07x = 738,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,838.13/850.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.15

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