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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.14, 1,185.67 and 572.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.14, 1,185.67 and 572.50 is: 858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.14 : 1,185.67 = 572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.14/1,185.67 = 572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.14x = 1,185.67 × 572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.14x = 678,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,798.27/791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.00

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