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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.41, 1,173.99 and 649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.41, 1,173.99 and 649.60 is: 896.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.41 : 1,173.99 = 649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.41/1,173.99 = 649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.41x = 1,173.99 × 649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.41x = 762,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,623.90/850.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.77

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