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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.45, 1,174.57 and 571.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.45, 1,174.57 and 571.75 is: 788.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.45 : 1,174.57 = 571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.45/1,174.57 = 571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.45x = 1,174.57 × 571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.45x = 671,556.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,556.03/851.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.73

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