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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.24, 1,186.43 and 572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.24, 1,186.43 and 572.18 is: 857.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.24 : 1,186.43 = 572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.24/1,186.43 = 572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.24x = 1,186.43 × 572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.24x = 678,842.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,842.72/791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.95

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