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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.92, 1,154.82 and 575.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.92, 1,154.82 and 575.29 is: 793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.92 : 1,154.82 = 575.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.92/1,154.82 = 575.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.92x = 1,154.82 × 575.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.92x = 664,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,356.40/836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.81

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