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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.13, 1,173.17 and 482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.13, 1,173.17 and 482.13 is: 665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.13 : 1,173.17 = 482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.13/1,173.17 = 482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.13x = 1,173.17 × 482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.13x = 565,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,615.79/850.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.33

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