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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.33, 1,173.51 and 496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.33, 1,173.51 and 496.22 is: 684.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.33 : 1,173.51 = 496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.33/1,173.51 = 496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.33x = 1,173.51 × 496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.33x = 582,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,322.07/850.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.82

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