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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.49, 1,173.03 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.49, 1,173.03 and 571.04 is: 787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.49 : 1,173.03 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.49/1,173.03 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.49x = 1,173.03 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.49x = 669,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,841.19/850.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.60

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