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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.31, 1,153.64 and 574.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.31, 1,153.64 and 574.09 is: 792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.31 : 1,153.64 = 574.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.31/1,153.64 = 574.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.31x = 1,153.64 × 574.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.31x = 662,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,291.74/835.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.87

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