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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,170.27 and 587.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,170.27 and 587.58 is: 808.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,170.27 = 587.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,170.27 = 587.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,170.27 × 587.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 687,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,627.25/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.95

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