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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.13, 1,176.03 and 572.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.13, 1,176.03 and 572.95 is: 790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.13 : 1,176.03 = 572.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.13/1,176.03 = 572.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.13x = 1,176.03 × 572.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.13x = 673,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,807.86/852.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.73

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