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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.56, 1,151.02 and 572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.56, 1,151.02 and 572.32 is: 790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.56 : 1,151.02 = 572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.56/1,151.02 = 572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.56x = 1,151.02 × 572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.56x = 658,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,751.77/833.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.29

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