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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,152.08 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,152.08 and 573.36 is: 790.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,152.08 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,152.08 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,152.08 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 660,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,556.59/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.74

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