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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.08, 1,170.87 and 569.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.08, 1,170.87 and 569.27 is: 785.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.08 : 1,170.87 = 569.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.08/1,170.87 = 569.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.08x = 1,170.87 × 569.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.08x = 666,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,541.16/849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.02

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