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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.44, 1,153.02 and 573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.44, 1,153.02 and 573.64 is: 790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.44 : 1,153.02 = 573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.44/1,153.02 = 573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.44x = 1,153.02 × 573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.44x = 661,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,418.39/836.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.75

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