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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.17, 1,175.10 and 571.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.17, 1,175.10 and 571.78 is: 789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.17 : 1,175.10 = 571.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.17/1,175.10 = 571.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.17x = 1,175.10 × 571.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.17x = 671,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,898.68/851.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.38

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