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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.32, 1,172.23 and 701.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.32, 1,172.23 and 701.05 is: 966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.32 : 1,172.23 = 701.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.32/1,172.23 = 701.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.32x = 1,172.23 × 701.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.32x = 821,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,791.84/850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.45

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