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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.78, 1,152.21 and 572.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.78, 1,152.21 and 572.73 is: 790.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.78 : 1,152.21 = 572.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.78/1,152.21 = 572.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.78x = 1,152.21 × 572.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.78x = 659,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,905.23/834.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.51

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