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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.71, 1,175.65 and 572.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.71, 1,175.65 and 572.50 is: 789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.71 : 1,175.65 = 572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.71/1,175.65 = 572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.71x = 1,175.65 × 572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.71x = 673,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,053.75/852.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.32

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