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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.96, 1,174.50 and 710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.96, 1,174.50 and 710.92 is: 981.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.96 : 1,174.50 = 710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.96/1,174.50 = 710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.96x = 1,174.50 × 710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.96x = 834,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,975.54/850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.22

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