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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.26, 1,173.37 and 500.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.26, 1,173.37 and 500.95 is: 691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.26 : 1,173.37 = 500.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.26/1,173.37 = 500.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.26x = 1,173.37 × 500.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.26x = 587,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,793.83/850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.31

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