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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.49, 1,174.16 and 585.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.49, 1,174.16 and 585.31 is: 808.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.49 : 1,174.16 = 585.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.49/1,174.16 = 585.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.49x = 1,174.16 × 585.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.49x = 687,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,247.59/850.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.06

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