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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.08, 1,171.51 and 613.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.08, 1,171.51 and 613.61 is: 845.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.08 : 1,171.51 = 613.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.08/1,171.51 = 613.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.08x = 1,171.51 × 613.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.08x = 718,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,850.70/850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.63

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