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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.81, 1,175.90 and 572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.81, 1,175.90 and 572.25 is: 789.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.81 : 1,175.90 = 572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.81/1,175.90 = 572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.81x = 1,175.90 × 572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.81x = 672,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,906.86/851.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.97

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