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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.17, 1,173.72 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.17, 1,173.72 and 570.78 is: 788.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.17 : 1,173.72 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.17/1,173.72 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.17x = 1,173.72 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.17x = 669,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,935.90/850.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.00

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