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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.52, 1,167.24 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.52, 1,167.24 and 570.96 is: 788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.52 : 1,167.24 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.52/1,167.24 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.52x = 1,167.24 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.52x = 666,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,447.35/845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.21

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