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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.62, 1,184.36 and 571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.62, 1,184.36 and 571.28 is: 856.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.62 : 1,184.36 = 571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.62/1,184.36 = 571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.62x = 1,184.36 × 571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.62x = 676,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,601.29/789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.87

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