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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.96, 1,154.52 and 574.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.96, 1,154.52 and 574.52 is: 792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.96 : 1,154.52 = 574.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.96/1,154.52 = 574.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.96x = 1,154.52 × 574.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.96x = 663,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,294.83/836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.50

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