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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.38, 1,175.70 and 590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.38, 1,175.70 and 590.34 is: 816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.38 : 1,175.70 = 590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.38/1,175.70 = 590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.38x = 1,175.70 × 590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.38x = 694,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,062.74/850.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.18

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