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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,171.65 and 588.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,171.65 and 588.58 is: 810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,171.65 = 588.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,171.65 = 588.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,171.65 × 588.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 689,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,603.90/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.33

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