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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.60, 1,172.91 and 653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.60, 1,172.91 and 653.68 is: 901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.60 : 1,172.91 = 653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.60/1,172.91 = 653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.60x = 1,172.91 × 653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.60x = 766,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,707.81/850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.37

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