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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.71, 1,173.92 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.71, 1,173.92 and 472.62 is: 652.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.71 : 1,173.92 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.71/1,173.92 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.71x = 1,173.92 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.71x = 554,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,815.71/850.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.18

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