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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.69, 1,173.85 and 496.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.69, 1,173.85 and 496.69 is: 685.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.69 : 1,173.85 = 496.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.69/1,173.85 = 496.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.69x = 1,173.85 × 496.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.69x = 583,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,039.56/850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.37

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