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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.52, 1,183.02 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.52, 1,183.02 and 572.08 is: 857.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.52 : 1,183.02 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.52/1,183.02 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.52x = 1,183.02 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.52x = 676,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,782.08/789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.21

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