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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.85, 1,152.72 and 570.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.85, 1,152.72 and 570.17 is: 786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.85 : 1,152.72 = 570.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.85/1,152.72 = 570.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.85x = 1,152.72 × 570.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.85x = 657,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,240.60/835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.32

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