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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.54, 1,156.68 and 575.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.54, 1,156.68 and 575.91 is: 795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.54 : 1,156.68 = 575.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.54/1,156.68 = 575.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.54x = 1,156.68 × 575.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.54x = 666,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,143.58/837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.36

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