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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.67, 1,152.09 and 586.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.67, 1,152.09 and 586.05 is: 808.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.67 : 1,152.09 = 586.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.67/1,152.09 = 586.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.67x = 1,152.09 × 586.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.67x = 675,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,179.41/834.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.92

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