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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.85, 1,173.94 and 570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.85, 1,173.94 and 570.88 is: 787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.85 : 1,173.94 = 570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.85/1,173.94 = 570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.85x = 1,173.94 × 570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.85x = 670,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,178.87/850.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.66

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