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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.83, 1,174.63 and 571.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.83, 1,174.63 and 571.99 is: 789.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.83 : 1,174.63 = 571.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.83/1,174.63 = 571.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.83x = 1,174.63 × 571.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.83x = 671,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,876.61/850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.67

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