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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.18, 1,182.12 and 573.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.18, 1,182.12 and 573.09 is: 790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.18 : 1,182.12 = 573.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.18/1,182.12 = 573.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.18x = 1,182.12 × 573.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.18x = 677,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,461.15/857.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.34

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