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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.14, 1,173.05 and 477.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.14, 1,173.05 and 477.11 is: 658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.14 : 1,173.05 = 477.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.14/1,173.05 = 477.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.14x = 1,173.05 × 477.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.14x = 559,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,673.89/850.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.33

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