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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.53, 1,172.52 and 569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.53, 1,172.52 and 569.79 is: 786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.53 : 1,172.52 = 569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.53/1,172.52 = 569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.53x = 1,172.52 × 569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.53x = 668,090.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,090.17/849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.42

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