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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.57, 1,175.02 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.57, 1,175.02 and 572.27 is: 789.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.57 : 1,175.02 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.57/1,175.02 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.57x = 1,175.02 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.57x = 672,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,428.70/851.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.63

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