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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.21, 1,175.96 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.21, 1,175.96 and 572.40 is: 789.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.21 : 1,175.96 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.21/1,175.96 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.21x = 1,175.96 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.21x = 673,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,120.94/852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.85

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