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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.88, 1,173.72 and 603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.88, 1,173.72 and 603.32 is: 832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.88 : 1,173.72 = 603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.88/1,173.72 = 603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.88x = 1,173.72 × 603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.88x = 708,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,128.75/850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.23

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