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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.44, 1,173.69 and 501.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.44, 1,173.69 and 501.06 is: 691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.44 : 1,173.69 = 501.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.44/1,173.69 = 501.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.44x = 1,173.69 × 501.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.44x = 588,089.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,089.11/850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.51

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