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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.64, 1,176.42 and 573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.64, 1,176.42 and 573.38 is: 791.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.64 : 1,176.42 = 573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.64/1,176.42 = 573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.64x = 1,176.42 × 573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.64x = 674,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,535.70/852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.11

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