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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.62, 1,152.93 and 569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.62, 1,152.93 and 569.58 is: 785.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.62 : 1,152.93 = 569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.62/1,152.93 = 569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.62x = 1,152.93 × 569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.62x = 656,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,685.87/835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.87

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