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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.80, 1,176.84 and 573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.80, 1,176.84 and 573.38 is: 791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.80 : 1,176.84 = 573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.80/1,176.84 = 573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.80x = 1,176.84 × 573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.80x = 674,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,775.05/852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.25

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