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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.76, 1,148.58 and 570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.76, 1,148.58 and 570.92 is: 787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.76 : 1,148.58 = 570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.76/1,148.58 = 570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.76x = 1,148.58 × 570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.76x = 655,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,747.29/832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.44

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