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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.92, 1,155.76 and 575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.92, 1,155.76 and 575.52 is: 793.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.92 : 1,155.76 = 575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.92/1,155.76 = 575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.92x = 1,155.76 × 575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.92x = 665,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,163.00/837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.83

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