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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.80, 1,173.30 and 570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.80, 1,173.30 and 570.72 is: 787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.80 : 1,173.30 = 570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.80/1,173.30 = 570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.80x = 1,173.30 × 570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.80x = 669,625.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,625.78/850.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.05

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