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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.93, 1,177.66 and 830.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.93, 1,177.66 and 830.48 is: 1,149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.93 : 1,177.66 = 830.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.93/1,177.66 = 830.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.93x = 1,177.66 × 830.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.93x = 978,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,013.04/850.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.35

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