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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.59, 1,154.70 and 570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.59, 1,154.70 and 570.91 is: 788.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.59 : 1,154.70 = 570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.59/1,154.70 = 570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.59x = 1,154.70 × 570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.59x = 659,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,229.78/836.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.00

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