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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.65, 1,173.55 and 496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.65, 1,173.55 and 496.52 is: 685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.65 : 1,173.55 = 496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.65/1,173.55 = 496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.65x = 1,173.55 × 496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.65x = 582,691.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,691.05/850.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.00

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