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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.64, 1,183.38 and 573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.64, 1,183.38 and 573.16 is: 858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.64 : 1,183.38 = 573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.64/1,183.38 = 573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.64x = 1,183.38 × 573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.64x = 678,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,266.08/789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.96

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