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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.66, 1,171.50 and 663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.66, 1,171.50 and 663.82 is: 914.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.66 : 1,171.50 = 663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.66/1,171.50 = 663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.66x = 1,171.50 × 663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.66x = 777,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,665.13/850.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.19

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