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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.74, 1,154.52 and 574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.74, 1,154.52 and 574.92 is: 794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.74 : 1,154.52 = 574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.74/1,154.52 = 574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.74x = 1,154.52 × 574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.74x = 663,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,756.64/835.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.21

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