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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.33, 1,172.75 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.33, 1,172.75 and 601.56 is: 829.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.33 : 1,172.75 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.33/1,172.75 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.33x = 1,172.75 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.33x = 705,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,476.48/850.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.65

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