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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.57, 1,172.27 and 570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.57, 1,172.27 and 570.27 is: 786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.57 : 1,172.27 = 570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.57/1,172.27 = 570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.57x = 1,172.27 × 570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.57x = 668,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,507.56/849.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.88

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