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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.52, 1,172.76 and 601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.52, 1,172.76 and 601.40 is: 829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.52 : 1,172.76 = 601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.52/1,172.76 = 601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.52x = 1,172.76 × 601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.52x = 705,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,297.86/850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.25

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