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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.82, 1,173.02 and 615.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.82, 1,173.02 and 615.11 is: 848.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.82 : 1,173.02 = 615.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.82/1,173.02 = 615.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.82x = 1,173.02 × 615.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.82x = 721,527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,527.39/850.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.04

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