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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.68, 1,173.94 and 496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.68, 1,173.94 and 496.85 is: 685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.68 : 1,173.94 = 496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.68/1,173.94 = 496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.68x = 1,173.94 × 496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.68x = 583,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,264.98/850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.65

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