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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.64, 1,173.80 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.64, 1,173.80 and 501.28 is: 691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.64 : 1,173.80 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.64/1,173.80 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.64x = 1,173.80 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.64x = 588,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,402.46/850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.72

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