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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.11, 1,174.28 and 587.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.11, 1,174.28 and 587.67 is: 811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.11 : 1,174.28 = 587.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.11/1,174.28 = 587.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.11x = 1,174.28 × 587.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.11x = 690,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,089.13/850.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.76

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