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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.81, 1,172.32 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.81, 1,172.32 and 570.11 is: 786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.81 : 1,172.32 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.81/1,172.32 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.81x = 1,172.32 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.81x = 668,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,342.64/849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.46

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