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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,153.20 and 573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,153.20 and 573.72 is: 791.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,153.20 = 573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,153.20 = 573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,153.20 × 573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 661,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,613.90/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.82

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