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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.18, 1,173.22 and 472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.18, 1,173.22 and 472.06 is: 651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.18 : 1,173.22 = 472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.18/1,173.22 = 472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.18x = 1,173.22 × 472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.18x = 553,830.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,830.23/850.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.43

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