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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.03, 1,181.84 and 572.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.03, 1,181.84 and 572.99 is: 790.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.03 : 1,181.84 = 572.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.03/1,181.84 = 572.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.03x = 1,181.84 × 572.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.03x = 677,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,173.73/857.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.14

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