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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.87, 1,152.58 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.87, 1,152.58 and 570.36 is: 786.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.87 : 1,152.58 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.87/1,152.58 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.87x = 1,152.58 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.87x = 657,385.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,385.53/835.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.47

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