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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.48, 1,177.40 and 572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.48, 1,177.40 and 572.24 is: 790.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.48 : 1,177.40 = 572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.48/1,177.40 = 572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.48x = 1,177.40 × 572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.48x = 673,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,755.38/852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.35

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