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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.78, 1,153.59 and 573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.78, 1,153.59 and 573.73 is: 791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.78 : 1,153.59 = 573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.78/1,153.59 = 573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.78x = 1,153.59 × 573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.78x = 661,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,849.19/835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.89

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