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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.68, 1,190.46 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.68, 1,190.46 and 575.76 is: 866.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.68 : 1,190.46 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.68/1,190.46 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.68x = 1,190.46 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.68x = 685,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,419.25/790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.87

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