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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,151.79 and 573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,151.79 and 573.18 is: 790.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,151.79 = 573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,151.79 = 573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,151.79 × 573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 660,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,182.99/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.62

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