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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.89, 1,176 and 572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.89, 1,176 and 572.32 is: 790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.89 : 1,176 = 572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.89/1,176 = 572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.89x = 1,176 × 572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.89x = 673,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,048.32/851.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.06

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