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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.52, 1,170.96 and 588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.52, 1,170.96 and 588.08 is: 809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.52 : 1,170.96 = 588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.52/1,170.96 = 588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.52x = 1,170.96 × 588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.52x = 688,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,612.30/850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.64

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