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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.69, 1,173.96 and 501.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.69, 1,173.96 and 501.38 is: 691.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.69 : 1,173.96 = 501.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.69/1,173.96 = 501.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.69x = 1,173.96 × 501.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.69x = 588,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,594.20/850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.90

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