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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.55, 1,174.70 and 571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.55, 1,174.70 and 571.82 is: 788.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.55 : 1,174.70 = 571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.55/1,174.70 = 571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.55x = 1,174.70 × 571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.55x = 671,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,712.51/851.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.81

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