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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.74, 1,173.65 and 496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.74, 1,173.65 and 496.63 is: 685.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.74 : 1,173.65 = 496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.74/1,173.65 = 496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.74x = 1,173.65 × 496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.74x = 582,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,869.80/850.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.13

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