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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.69, 1,172.55 and 673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.69, 1,172.55 and 673.34 is: 928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.69 : 1,172.55 = 673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.69/1,172.55 = 673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.69x = 1,172.55 × 673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.69x = 789,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,522.88/850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.10

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