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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.75, 1,174.52 and 643.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.75, 1,174.52 and 643.39 is: 888.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.75 : 1,174.52 = 643.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.75/1,174.52 = 643.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.75x = 1,174.52 × 643.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.75x = 755,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,671.21/850.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.24

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