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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.10, 1,172.16 and 625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.10, 1,172.16 and 625.02 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.10 : 1,172.16 = 625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.10/1,172.16 = 625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.10x = 1,172.16 × 625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.10x = 732,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,623.44/850.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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