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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.09, 1,154.01 and 570.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.09, 1,154.01 and 570.41 is: 787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.09 : 1,154.01 = 570.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.09/1,154.01 = 570.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.09x = 1,154.01 × 570.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.09x = 658,253.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,253.07/836.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.30

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