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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.13, 1,173.32 and 500.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.13, 1,173.32 and 500.75 is: 691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.13 : 1,173.32 = 500.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.13/1,173.32 = 500.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.13x = 1,173.32 × 500.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.13x = 587,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,531.62/850.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.11

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