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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.74, 1,154.13 and 574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.74, 1,154.13 and 574.30 is: 792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.74 : 1,154.13 = 574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.74/1,154.13 = 574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.74x = 1,154.13 × 574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.74x = 662,818.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,818.30/836.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.14

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