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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.86, 1,172.65 and 570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.86, 1,172.65 and 570.50 is: 787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.86 : 1,172.65 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.86/1,172.65 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.86x = 1,172.65 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.86x = 668,992.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,992.47/849.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.18

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