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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.79, 1,152.33 and 569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.79, 1,152.33 and 569.93 is: 785.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.79 : 1,152.33 = 569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.79/1,152.33 = 569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.79x = 1,152.33 × 569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.79x = 656,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,747.44/835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.78

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