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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.12, 1,154.66 and 574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.12, 1,154.66 and 574.68 is: 792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.12 : 1,154.66 = 574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.12/1,154.66 = 574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.12x = 1,154.66 × 574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.12x = 663,557.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,557.14/837.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.67

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