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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.48, 1,173.16 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.48, 1,173.16 and 630 is: 869.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.48 : 1,173.16 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.48/1,173.16 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.48x = 1,173.16 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.48x = 739,090.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,090.80/850.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.03

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