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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.42, 1,153.50 and 571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.42, 1,153.50 and 571.28 is: 787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.42 : 1,153.50 = 571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.42/1,153.50 = 571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.42x = 1,153.50 × 571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.42x = 658,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,965.71/836.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.85

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