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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.25, 1,152.97 and 574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.25, 1,152.97 and 574.16 is: 792.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.25 : 1,152.97 = 574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.25/1,152.97 = 574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.25x = 1,152.97 × 574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.25x = 661,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,982.05/835.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.56

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