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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.64, 1,184.68 and 574.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.64, 1,184.68 and 574.36 is: 860.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.64 : 1,184.68 = 574.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.64/1,184.68 = 574.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.64x = 1,184.68 × 574.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.64x = 680,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,432.80/790.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.61

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