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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.12, 1,172.52 and 614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.12, 1,172.52 and 614.96 is: 848.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.12 : 1,172.52 = 614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.12/1,172.52 = 614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.12x = 1,172.52 × 614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.12x = 721,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,052.90/850.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.18

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