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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.36, 1,175.62 and 719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.36, 1,175.62 and 719.08 is: 994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.36 : 1,175.62 = 719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.36/1,175.62 = 719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.36x = 1,175.62 × 719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.36x = 845,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,364.83/850.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.13

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