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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.50, 1,174.50 and 617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.50, 1,174.50 and 617.22 is: 852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.50 : 1,174.50 = 617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.50/1,174.50 = 617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.50x = 1,174.50 × 617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.50x = 724,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,924.89/850.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.35

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