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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.82, 1,174.04 and 496.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.82, 1,174.04 and 496.65 is: 685.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.82 : 1,174.04 = 496.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.82/1,174.04 = 496.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.82x = 1,174.04 × 496.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.82x = 583,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,086.94/850.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.32

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