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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.92, 1,152.48 and 570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.92, 1,152.48 and 570.66 is: 787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.92 : 1,152.48 = 570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.92/1,152.48 = 570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.92x = 1,152.48 × 570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.92x = 657,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,674.24/834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.71

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