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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.36, 1,185.42 and 574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.36, 1,185.42 and 574.28 is: 860.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.36 : 1,185.42 = 574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.36/1,185.42 = 574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.36x = 1,185.42 × 574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.36x = 680,763.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,763.00/791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.24

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