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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.90, 1,176.33 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.90, 1,176.33 and 573.04 is: 790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.90 : 1,176.33 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.90/1,176.33 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.90x = 1,176.33 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.90x = 674,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,084.14/852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.34

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