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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.86, 1,174.86 and 571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.86, 1,174.86 and 571.34 is: 788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.86 : 1,174.86 = 571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.86/1,174.86 = 571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.86x = 1,174.86 × 571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.86x = 671,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,244.51/850.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.91

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