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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.18, 1,175.57 and 572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.18, 1,175.57 and 572.44 is: 789.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.18 : 1,175.57 = 572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.18/1,175.57 = 572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.18x = 1,175.57 × 572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.18x = 672,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,940.43/852.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.67

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