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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.54, 1,173.74 and 496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.54, 1,173.74 and 496.70 is: 685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.54 : 1,173.74 = 496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.54/1,173.74 = 496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.54x = 1,173.74 × 496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.54x = 583,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,000.83/850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.45

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