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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,182.15 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,182.15 and 577.26 is: 795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,182.15 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,182.15 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,182.15 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 682,407.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,407.91/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.79

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