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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.92, 1,172.05 and 601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.92, 1,172.05 and 601.80 is: 828.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.92 : 1,172.05 = 601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.92/1,172.05 = 601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.92x = 1,172.05 × 601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.92x = 705,339.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,339.69/850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.91

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