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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.34, 1,172.76 and 710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.34, 1,172.76 and 710.12 is: 979.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.34 : 1,172.76 = 710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.34/1,172.76 = 710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.34x = 1,172.76 × 710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.34x = 832,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,800.33/850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.37

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