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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,184.67 and 573.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,184.67 and 573.78 is: 859.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,184.67 = 573.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,184.67 = 573.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,184.67 × 573.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 679,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,739.95/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.49

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