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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.10, 1,173.60 and 589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.10, 1,173.60 and 589.52 is: 813.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.10 : 1,173.60 = 589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.10/1,173.60 = 589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.10x = 1,173.60 × 589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.10x = 691,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,860.67/850.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.86

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