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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.11, 1,175.98 and 572.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.11, 1,175.98 and 572.35 is: 789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.11 : 1,175.98 = 572.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.11/1,175.98 = 572.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.11x = 1,175.98 × 572.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.11x = 673,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,072.15/852.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.89

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