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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.12, 1,186.24 and 571.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.12, 1,186.24 and 571.83 is: 857.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.12 : 1,186.24 = 571.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.12/1,186.24 = 571.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.12x = 1,186.24 × 571.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.12x = 678,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,327.62/791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.43

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