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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.34, 1,151.70 and 572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.34, 1,151.70 and 572.90 is: 789.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.34 : 1,151.70 = 572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.34/1,151.70 = 572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.34x = 1,151.70 × 572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.34x = 659,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,808.93/835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.87

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