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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.44, 1,151.64 and 572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.44, 1,151.64 and 572.64 is: 789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.44 : 1,151.64 = 572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.44/1,151.64 = 572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.44x = 1,151.64 × 572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.44x = 659,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,475.13/835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.37

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