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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.21, 1,174.96 and 572.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.21, 1,174.96 and 572.00 is: 788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.21 : 1,174.96 = 572.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.21/1,174.96 = 572.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.21x = 1,174.96 × 572.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.21x = 672,071.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,071.25/852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.63

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