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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.92, 1,152.18 and 573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.92, 1,152.18 and 573.02 is: 790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.92 : 1,152.18 = 573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.92/1,152.18 = 573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.92x = 1,152.18 × 573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.92x = 660,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,222.18/834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.76

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