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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.20, 1,173.16 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.20, 1,173.16 and 496.18 is: 684.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.20 : 1,173.16 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.20/1,173.16 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.20x = 1,173.16 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.20x = 582,098.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,098.53/850.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.66

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