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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.82, 1,155.33 and 575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.82, 1,155.33 and 575.19 is: 794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.82 : 1,155.33 = 575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.82/1,155.33 = 575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.82x = 1,155.33 × 575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.82x = 664,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,534.26/836.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.12

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