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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.39, 1,150.88 and 573.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.39, 1,150.88 and 573.03 is: 790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.39 : 1,150.88 = 573.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.39/1,150.88 = 573.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.39x = 1,150.88 × 573.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.39x = 659,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,485.90/834.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.38

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