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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.03, 1,152.72 and 570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.03, 1,152.72 and 570.18 is: 786.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.03 : 1,152.72 = 570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.03/1,152.72 = 570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.03x = 1,152.72 × 570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.03x = 657,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,257.89/836.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.17

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