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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.23, 1,173.24 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.23, 1,173.24 and 496.08 is: 684.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.23 : 1,173.24 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.23/1,173.24 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.23x = 1,173.24 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.23x = 582,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,020.90/850.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.55

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