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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.10, 1,171.55 and 584.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.10, 1,171.55 and 584.62 is: 805.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.10 : 1,171.55 = 584.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.10/1,171.55 = 584.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.10x = 1,171.55 × 584.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.10x = 684,910.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,910.09/850.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.69

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