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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.08, 1,172.96 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.08, 1,172.96 and 570.78 is: 787.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.08 : 1,172.96 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.08/1,172.96 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.08x = 1,172.96 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.08x = 669,502.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,502.11/850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.58

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