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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.52, 1,173.74 and 477.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.52, 1,173.74 and 477.57 is: 659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.52 : 1,173.74 = 477.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.52/1,173.74 = 477.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.52x = 1,173.74 × 477.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.52x = 560,538.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,538.34/850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.06

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