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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.34, 1,174.40 and 571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.34, 1,174.40 and 571.26 is: 788.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.34 : 1,174.40 = 571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.34/1,174.40 = 571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.34x = 1,174.40 × 571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.34x = 670,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,887.74/851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.04

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