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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.37, 1,174.20 and 693.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.37, 1,174.20 and 693.02 is: 956.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.37 : 1,174.20 = 693.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.37/1,174.20 = 693.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.37x = 1,174.20 × 693.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.37x = 813,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,747.02/850.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.94

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