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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.75, 1,173.58 and 570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.75, 1,173.58 and 570.50 is: 786.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.75 : 1,173.58 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.75/1,173.58 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.75x = 1,173.58 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.75x = 669,530.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,530.32/850.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.99

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