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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.86, 1,177.31 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.86, 1,177.31 and 573.28 is: 791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.86 : 1,177.31 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.86/1,177.31 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.86x = 1,177.31 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.86x = 674,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,926.77/852.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.37

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