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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.70, 1,174.02 and 472.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.70, 1,174.02 and 472.61 is: 652.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.70 : 1,174.02 = 472.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.70/1,174.02 = 472.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.70x = 1,174.02 × 472.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.70x = 554,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,847.72/850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.23

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