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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.59, 1,174.23 and 661.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.59, 1,174.23 and 661.09 is: 912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.59 : 1,174.23 = 661.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.59/1,174.23 = 661.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.59x = 1,174.23 × 661.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.59x = 776,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,275.66/850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.63

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