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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.36, 1,183.92 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.36, 1,183.92 and 573.28 is: 858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.36 : 1,183.92 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.36/1,183.92 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.36x = 1,183.92 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.36x = 678,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,717.66/790.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.74

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