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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.76, 1,174.09 and 477.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.76, 1,174.09 and 477.75 is: 659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.76 : 1,174.09 = 477.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.76/1,174.09 = 477.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.76x = 1,174.09 × 477.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.76x = 560,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,921.50/850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.32

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