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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.89, 1,174.33 and 615.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.89, 1,174.33 and 615.59 is: 849.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.89 : 1,174.33 = 615.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.89/1,174.33 = 615.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.89x = 1,174.33 × 615.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.89x = 722,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,905.80/850.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.59

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