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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,154.39 and 574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,154.39 and 574.97 is: 794.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,154.39 = 574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,154.39 = 574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,154.39 × 574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 663,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,730.97/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.35

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