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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.22, 1,173.84 and 653.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.22, 1,173.84 and 653.36 is: 902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.22 : 1,173.84 = 653.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.22/1,173.84 = 653.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.22x = 1,173.84 × 653.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.22x = 766,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,940.10/850.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.05

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