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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.64, 1,175.01 and 666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.64, 1,175.01 and 666.44 is: 920.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.64 : 1,175.01 = 666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.64/1,175.01 = 666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.64x = 1,175.01 × 666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.64x = 783,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,073.66/850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.57

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