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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.34, 1,153.08 and 573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.34, 1,153.08 and 573.90 is: 791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.34 : 1,153.08 = 573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.34/1,153.08 = 573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.34x = 1,153.08 × 573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.34x = 661,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,752.61/836.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.25

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