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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.56, 1,171.52 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.56, 1,171.52 and 682.88 is: 940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.56 : 1,171.52 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.56/1,171.52 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.56x = 1,171.52 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.56x = 800,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,007.58/850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.57

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