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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.81, 1,177.29 and 573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.81, 1,177.29 and 573.25 is: 791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.81 : 1,177.29 = 573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.81/1,177.29 = 573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.81x = 1,177.29 × 573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.81x = 674,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,881.49/852.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.36

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