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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.73, 1,174.07 and 496.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.73, 1,174.07 and 496.74 is: 685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.73 : 1,174.07 = 496.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.73/1,174.07 = 496.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.73x = 1,174.07 × 496.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.73x = 583,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,207.53/850.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.54

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