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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.95, 1,176.39 and 573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.95, 1,176.39 and 573.01 is: 790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.95 : 1,176.39 = 573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.95/1,176.39 = 573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.95x = 1,176.39 × 573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.95x = 674,080.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,080.29/852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.29

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