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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.56, 1,172.22 and 617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.56, 1,172.22 and 617.28 is: 850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.56 : 1,172.22 = 617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.56/1,172.22 = 617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.56x = 1,172.22 × 617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.56x = 723,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,587.96/850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.72

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