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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.54, 1,173.77 and 477.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.54, 1,173.77 and 477.55 is: 659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.54 : 1,173.77 = 477.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.54/1,173.77 = 477.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.54x = 1,173.77 × 477.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.54x = 560,533.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,533.86/850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.03

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