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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.88, 1,170.92 and 569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.88, 1,170.92 and 569.52 is: 785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 1,170.92 = 569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/1,170.92 = 569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 1,170.92 × 569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 666,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,862.36/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.58

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