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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.63, 1,172.29 and 570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.63, 1,172.29 and 570.38 is: 786.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.63 : 1,172.29 = 570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.63/1,172.29 = 570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.63x = 1,172.29 × 570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.63x = 668,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,647.92/849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.99

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