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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.64, 1,153.98 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.64, 1,153.98 and 575.28 is: 793.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.64 : 1,153.98 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.64/1,153.98 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.64x = 1,153.98 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.64x = 663,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,861.61/836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.49

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