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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.84, 1,176.02 and 572.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.84, 1,176.02 and 572.99 is: 791.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.84 : 1,176.02 = 572.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.84/1,176.02 = 572.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.84x = 1,176.02 × 572.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.84x = 673,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,838.95/851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.04

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